Chronic DVT

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Across
  1. 3. Is the retrograde flow of blood in the veins of the lower extremity and results in venous hypertension
  2. 5. removal of veins through small incisions in the leg
  3. 7. Duplex ultrasound can be used to determine the availability of superficial veins for use as bypass conduits for arterial obstructions in various parts of the body
  4. 8. palpable, distended veins greater than 4 mm in diameter. They can be primary or secondary in nature.
  5. 9. laser or high frequency radio frequencies to create intense heat that collapses the vein and heals it shut
Down
  1. 1. This condition refers to venous incompetence or flow reversal in the veins which can lead to venous hypertension in the distal veins
  2. 2. Refers to damage to the vein post DVT. When a DVT resolves it can leave fibrous strand which can increase the risk of recurring DVT
  3. 4. ties off the affected veins
  4. 6. used for small varicose veins and involves injecting a solution into the vein. This causes fibrosis and eventual obliteration of the lumen