Key term - USA Vein Clinics

What is a characteristic of varicose veins?

• Small, thin, and visible under the skin

• Enlarged, swollen, and twisted veins

• Arteries blocked by fat

• Veins with large clots

What is a condition treated at USA Vein Clinics?

• Hypertension

• Venous Insufficiency

• Diabetes

• Neurological disorders

What describes venous insufficiency?

• Total blockage in the veins

• Difficulty of veins sending blood from the legs to the heart

• A clot in the pulmonary arteries

• An immune system problem

True or False: Spider veins and varicose veins are the same.

• True

• False

What does EVLT stand for?

• Visual Examination of Toxic Liquids

• Endovenous Laser Therapy

• External Treatment for Long Veins

• Lateral Vascular Evaluation

What is a minimally invasive treatment?

• Requires minimal surgical intervention

• Done without medical consultation

• A treatment only for arteries

• Requires no anesthesia

What is sclerotherapy?

• Surgical treatment for deep varicose veins

• An injection-based procedure for small veins and spider veins

• Diagnosis based on X-rays

• Ultrasound-based therapy

True or False: Compression therapy improves blood circulation.

• True

• False

What can cause increased venous pressure?

• Sedentary lifestyle

• Overexercising

• Excessive water intake

• Lack of calcium

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What is a venous ulcer?

• A blood clot inside the veins

• An open wound caused by chronic venous insufficiency

• A bacterial infection in the legs

• A superficial inflammation