Understanding the Heart Model: Veins and Arteries Explained

The superficial veins connect to the deep veins via PERFORATORS. One way valve assure that blood goes from the superficial (low pressure) veins to the deep (high pressure) veins. If the valves break pressure escapes into the superficial veins and the high pressure damages the skin (eczema, pigmentation. Induration and ulceration). #perforators #veindisease #varicoseveins #scottsdale #chandler #phoenix #EVLT #polidocanol #varithena #phlebectomy #nursepractitioner #physianassistant #ultrasoundguid

Now, you know the difference between a normal vein and a varicose vein on physical examination. Look at your legs. Are your veins varicose? This patient’s ultrasound confirmed exactly what we see on physical exam. The twisting vein is incompetent and the vein valves do not close properly and blood in that vein flows backwards. The straight vein has perfectly normal valves that close and blood goes back up to the heart just like it supposed to. Met your deductible? Then there is no time like the