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Chronic venous insufficiency - Coggle Diagram
Chronic venous insufficiency
pathophysiology
persistent venous hypertension on the structure and function of the lower extremities
risk factors
increased venous hydrostatic pressure
incompetent valves in the veins
DVT
inflammatory processes
endothelial dysfunction
decreased skeletal muscle pump function
manifestations
tissue congestion/ edema
exacerbated by long periods of standing
impairment of tissue nutrition
brown pigmentation of the skin
complications
tissue necrosis
skin atrophy
secondary lymphatic insufficiency may occur
stiffening of the ankle joint
muscular atrophy
ulcers on the lower leg
treatment
elastic leg bandages
adequate diet and nutrition
frequent rest periods throughout the day to prevent excess edema
diagnostics
focused assessment of the lower extremity
MRI/CT scans