Causes of varicose veins- - Varicose Veins Varicose Veins -- define?Chronic Venous Insufficiency -- 2 Main Culprits? 1) Vein dilation -- many causes 2) Post-thrombotic Syndrome -- if the clot doesn't dissolve, it will be
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Causes of varicose veins- - Varicose Veins Varicose Veins -- define?Chronic Venous Insufficiency -- 2 Main Culprits? 1) Vein dilation -- many causes 2) Post-thrombotic Syndrome -- if the clot doesn't dissolve, it will become a scar that may keep the valve open Chronic Venous Insufficiency -- Seven Causes of VI -- Genetics -- Standing -- Pregnancy -- DVT -- Trauma -- Obesity -- Sedentary Chronic Venous Insufficiency -- Clinical Findings 1) EDEMA, usually below the knee 2) Brawney skin pigmentation 3) Venostasis ulcerations (above ankles)Normal BP readings - sap – 90-119 and dap 60-79 Normal BP range 90/60 - 120/80. systolic-pressure within the arteries while the ventricles in the heart are contracting. EJECTION of the ventricles. BODY is oxygenated. diastolic- pressure within the arteries while the heart is at rest in between beats. RELAXATION of the ventricles, HEART is oxygenatedCauses of varicose veins- - Varicose Veins Varicose Veins -- define?Chronic Venous Insufficiency -- 2 Main Culprits? 1) Vein dilation -- many causes 2) Post-thrombotic Syndrome -- if the clot doesn't dissolve, it will become a scar that may keep the valve open Chronic Venous Insufficiency -- Seven Causes of VI -- Genetics -- Standing -- Pregnancy -- DVT -- Trauma -- Obesity -- Sedentary Chronic Venous Insufficiency -- Clinical Findings 1) EDEMA, usually below the knee 2) Brawney skin pigmentation 3) Venostasis ulcerations (above ankles)Normal BP readings - sap – 90-119 and dap 60-79 Normal BP range 90/60 - 120/80. systolic-pressure within the arteries while the ventricles in the heart are contracting. EJECTION of the ventricles. BODY is oxygenated. diastolic- pressure within the arteries while the heart is at rest in between beats. RELAXATION of the ventricles, HEART is oxygenated
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