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What is lymphoedema?
A
- Defective lymphatic system resulting in swelling above the malleoli
2
Q
What are the 2 main reasons for lymphoedema?
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- Obliteration
- Hyperplasia
3
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Primary causes?
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- Congenital
- Osteogenesis imperfecta tarda
4
Q
Secondary causes?
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- Malignancy
- Surgery
- Radiotherapy
- Infection
5
Q
What infections can lead to lymphoedema?
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- Filariasis
- TB
- Pyogenic
6
Q
Treatments?
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- Elevation
- Manual draining
- Compression stockings
7
Q
What is klippel trenaunay syndrome?
A
- Related syndrome where the leg and ankle seem to swell up rather than just above the ankle in lymphoedema
Conditions: Cardiovascular
flashcards
Decks in class (25)
# Cards
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Aortic Aneurysm28
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Aortic Dissection17
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Aortic Infection/Inflammation12
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Stroke62
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Chronic Limb Ischaemia/Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD/PVD)32
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DVT13
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PE9
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Chronic Venous Insufficiency11
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Varicose Veins15
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Lymphoedema7
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Mitral Stenosis18
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Mitral Regurgitation16
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Aortic Stenosis18
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Aortic Regurgitation17
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Infective Endocarditis17
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Dilated Cardiomyopathy1
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Restrictive and Infiltrative Cardiomyopathy0
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy0
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Myocarditis0
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Pericaridits0
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Pericardial Effusion0
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Supraventricular Tachycardia0
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Atrial Fibrillation0
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Atrial Flutter0
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Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome0
