Varicose veins
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abnormally dilated tortuous veins
superficial veins of the legs, not deep veins
more common in females
familial disposition
caused by prolonged elevated pressure; elevated pressure leads to venous valvular incompetence
results: venous stasis, congestion, edema, pain, and thrombosis
however, in contrast with DVT, there is a very low risk of embolization
eventually: stasis dermatitis and ulceration
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