NSE 13A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Deep Vein Thrombosis, Great Saphenous Vein, Popliteal Vein
31 Jan 2016
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3 types of veins in the legs: deep veins, superficial veins. Run alongside deep arteries and conduct most of the venous return from the legs. As long as they remain intact, the superficial veins can be exercised without harming the circulation. Infants and children lymphoid tissue has unique growth pattern in comparison with other body system. With infection, excessive swelling and hyperplasia occur enlargement of tonsils is common sign for respiratory infections abdominal pain with unrelated problems i. e. upper respiratory infection could be due to excessive lymphoid response. *don"t confuse with atherosclerosis deposition of fatty plaques on intima of arteries. With aging, intramuscular calf veins enlarge prolonged bed rest, prolonged sitting, and heart failure incr. risk of deep vein thrombosis (dvt) and pulmonary embolism. African americans and the elderly have higher risk of cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and diabetes which lead to peripheral vascular diseases. Have you ever smoked: smoking constricts arteries.
