VENOUS PRESSURE-LEGS

SUMMARY

1. During standing venous pressure in ankle is 85-90 mmHg.

2. Venous pooling in the foot is higher when standing still than when walking because when walking, muscle pumps venous blood back to heart.

3. Venous pressure in the veins of the foot increases on standing, diminished on exercise & elevation of legs.

4. In patients with incompetence of the perforators & valves of the deep veins: remains elevated during exercise.

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