Complaints of lower extremity edema

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A retired female sales associate presents for ultrasound exam with complaints of lower extremity edema and calf fullness at end of the day. She has a visible prominent varicosity. She has no known history of deep vein thrombosis. Below are the measurements obtained when assessing long saphenous vein. Proximal thigh: .4 ms Mid thigh: .4 ms Above knee: 2868 ms Below knee: 3328 ms Mid calf: 809 ms Which segment of saphenous vein is considered abnormal? What additional measurements are necessary?

Reference no: EM133695738

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