Question

Which statement regarding chronic venous insufficiency is INCORRECT?

Poor circulation makes tissues vulnerable to trauma and infection resulting in the formation of varicose veins.
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is inadequate venous return over a long period.
Symptoms include edema of the lower extremities and hyperpigmentation of the skin of the feet and ankles.
Venous hypertension, circulatory stasis, and tissue hypoxia cause an inflammatory reaction in vessels and tissue leading to fibrosclerotic remodeling of the skin and then to ulceration.

Answer 1

The formation of varicose veins is not a result of poor circulation, but rather a consequence of defective valves. Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) leads to symptoms such as edema and hyperpigmentation. Venous hypertension, circulatory stasis, and tissue hypoxia can cause fibrosclerotic remodelling and ulceration.

Step-by-step explanation:

The incorrect statement regarding chronic venous insufficiency is that poor circulation makes tissues vulnerable to trauma and infection resulting in the formation of varicose veins. The correct statement is that chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is inadequate venous return over a long period. Symptoms of CVI include edema of the lower extremities and hyperpigmentation of the skin of the feet and ankles. Venous hypertension, circulatory stasis, and tissue hypoxia cause an inflammatory reaction in vessels and tissue leading to fibrosclerotic remodelling of the skin and then to ulceration.