Definition
Longest vein in the body
Great Saphenous Vein
Greater;Long
New Great
Name one of two large tributaries of great saphenous vein
Anterior accessory
posterior accesory
Calcification is seen in veins with patients who suffer from what medical condition?
Diabetes
Dilated, tortuous superficial vein
Varicosity
Lesser; short
Small
The main trunk of the saphenous vein lies in what compartment
Saphenous
At what distance should marks be placed along the length of the vein when marking?
2 to 3 cm
A vein that connects the superfical to deep system
Perforator
Vein of Giacomini
Cranial extension of the small saphenous vein
A normal healthy vein should have what three characteristics (name two)
Have smooth, thin walls
Be compliant and easily compressed
Have freely moving valves
List two strategies for successful vein mapping (5 total)
Maximize venous pressure
Keep pt. warm
Use light pressure
Use gel sparingly
Keep transducer perpendicular
A superficial vein that courses along the posterior aspect of the calf, terminating into the Pop
Small saphenous
Accessory saphenous
Anterior accessory great saphenous vein
When the GSV is in the correct compartment, you get what appearance on ultrasound?
Egyptian/Cleopatra eye
A surgeon wants a saphenous vein around what measurement for adequate bypass?
2.5-3 mm
A superficial vein forming at the level of the medial malleolus; courses along the medial calf and thigh
Great saphenous
posterior accessory great saphenous
When measuring the diameter of a vein, how do you measure?
Inner wall to inner wall
Name all three types of bypass procedures that the superfical veins can be used for
CABG; LE bypass; AV Fistulas