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Chronic Venous Insufficiency (Clinical Presentation (hyperpigmentation,…
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Epidemiology
occurs more in men
occurs more in older people
over 150,000 diagnosed per year
Pathophysiology
chronic inability to return blood to heart from legs
leukocyte activity
venous hypertension
increased protein synthesis
Clinical Presentation
hyperpigmentation
necrosis
pain
edema
ulcers
varicose veins
Diagnosis
history and physical
venous reflux testing
MRI
ultrasound
Risk Factors
obesity
sedentary life sytle
use of oral contraceptives
age
family history
pregnant
Treatment
compression stockings
encourage elevation of lower extremitites
sclerotherapy
elevation of lower extremities
anticoagulants
exercise
dieting