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2. Ultrasonography of chronic venous insufficiency of the legs

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   The reversed blood pools in the low third of legs and feet. [17] Unlike in the arterial ultrasound study, when the sonographer studies venous insufficiency, the vein wall itself has no relevance and attention is focused on the direction of blood flow. The objective of the examination is to see how the veins drain.

3. Ultrasonography of deep vein thrombosis - Wikipedia

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   Coronal plane, seen from medial side of lower leg, showing thrombosis of the fibular veins, with hyperechoic content and only marginal blood flow. Ultrasonography in suspected deep vein thrombosis focuses primarily on the femoral vein and the popliteal vein , because thrombi in these veins are associated with the greatest risk of harmful ...

4. Deep vein thrombosis - Wikipedia

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   Symptoms classically affect a leg and typically develop over hours or days, [20] though they can develop suddenly or over a matter of weeks. [21] The legs are primarily affected, with 4–10% of DVT occurring in the arms. [11] Despite the signs and symptoms being highly variable, [5] the typical symptoms are pain, swelling, and redness.

5. Atherosclerosis: What Men Need to Know About Plaque ... - AOL

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   Leg or buttock pain with exercise. ... It’s a form of vascular disease, which is a broad term for conditions that affect your blood vessels. ... An ultrasound to measure blood flow. Angiography ...

6. Venous ulcer - Wikipedia

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   A venous ulcer tends to occur on the medial side of the leg, typically around the medial malleolus in the 'gaiter area' whereas arterial ulcer tends to occur on lateral side of the leg and over bony prominences. A venous ulcer is typically shallow with irregular sloping edges whereas an arterial ulcer can be deep and has a 'punched out' appearance.

7. Peripheral vascular examination - Wikipedia

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   A peripheral vascular examination is a medical examination to discover signs of pathology in the peripheral vascular system. It is performed as part of a physical examination, or when a patient presents with leg pain suggestive of a cardiovascular pathology. The exam includes several parts: Position/lighting/draping; Inspection; Palpation ...