Chronic Venous Insufficiency

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Mind Map on Chronic Venous Insufficiency, created by summertump on 29/12/2013.
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Chronic Venous Insufficiency
  1. Pathophysiology
    1. Varicose Veins
      1. Valvular Imcompetence
        1. Blood Pools
          1. Vein Swells/Becomes Full
            1. Plasma pushed out of vein into tissue
            2. Risk Factors
              1. Age
                1. Female Gender
                  1. Family History of Varicose Veins
                    1. Obesity
                      1. Pregnancy
                        1. DVT
                          1. Previous Leg Injury
                            1. Crossing of the legs
                              1. Wear restrictive clothing
                                1. Standing for long periods
                                2. Treatment/Prevention
                                  1. Elevate the legs
                                    1. Wear compression stockings/devices
                                      1. Physical Activity
                                        1. Sclerotherapy
                                          1. Vein Resection
                                            1. Vein Stripping
                                            2. Signs/Symptoms
                                              1. Edema
                                                1. Hyperpigmentation of the skin on feet and ankles
                                                  1. Venous stasis ulcers
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