Varicose Veins

Varicose Veins (V.V.)

* Definition: dilates, tortuous, subcutaneous vein.

* Classification:
- Primary V.V.: superficial vein are dilated, and the vein may or may not be rend area incompetent.

- Secondary: result from previous DUT, of the deep femoral veins, with subsequent vascular incompetence.

* PathoPhysiology:

1. Dilated and tortuous of vein.
2. Venous pressure.
3. Venous obstruction resulting from thrombosis or occupation that requires prologs standing.
4. A valve stretched and becomes incompetent.
5. Edema develops.

* Clinical Manifestation:
1. Ach or pain 2. Swelling 3.Noctunal leg cramps.

* Nursing Management:
- Sclera therapy.
- Venous legation and dissection.
- Elevate leg, stocking, walking.
- Avoid by standing. - Avoid constructing cloth.
- Wear compression stocking.
- Frequent assessment.
- Weight