Valvular Insufficiency

Superficial venous thrombophlebitis (SVT) is characterized as a localized inflammatory condition of the venous vessels underlying the skin. It arises from thrombosis of a superficial vein, and clinical presentation usually involves pain, erythema, and tenderness at the sites of inflammation. Although the condition is usually self-limited and not serious or fatal, symptomatic superficial thrombophlebitis can be debilitating, limit movement and certain capabilities, or progress to involve the deep venous system and cause pulmonary embolism. SVT is typically associated with venous valvular insufficiency, pregnancy, infection, and prothrombotic conditions, including malignancy. Currently, medical therapies comprising bedrest, elastic stockings, compression bandages, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and low molecular weight heparins are used to reduce the extension of inflammation and recurrence of thrombotic events in patients experiencing SVT. In patients refractory to conservative measures, surgical interventions such as phlebectomy, sclerotherapy, saphenous junction ligation, or saphenous vein stripping are potential treatments.

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Sodium Nitroprusside Therapy for Cardiac Failure in Anesthetized Patients with Valvular Insufficiency

Anesthesiology ◽

10.1097/00000542-197812000-00006 ◽

1978 ◽

Vol 49 (6) ◽

pp. 414-418 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

J. Gilbert Stone ◽

Alber N. Faltas ◽

Paul F. Hoar ◽

Michael B. Mirsky

Keyword(s):

Sodium Nitroprusside ◽

Cardiac Failure ◽

Valvular Insufficiency

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Venous valvular insufficiency: Influence of a single venous valve (native and experimental)

Journal of Vascular Surgery ◽

10.1016/0741-5214(91)90179-x ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 14 (5) ◽

pp. 576-587 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Michael C. Dalsing ◽

Stephen G. Lalka ◽

Joseph L. Unthank ◽

Richard J. Grieshop ◽

Craig Nixon ◽

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Keyword(s):

Venous Valve ◽

Valvular Insufficiency

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Calcium Reuptake Related Genes as a Cardiac Biomarker in Dogs with Chronic Mitral Valvular Insufficiency

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine ◽

10.1111/j.1939-1676.2009.0332.x ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 23 (4) ◽

pp. 832-839 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

J.-S. Lee ◽

S.-I. Pak ◽

C. Hyun

Keyword(s):

Cardiac Biomarker ◽

Valvular Insufficiency

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Giant Aortic Aneurysm in Child with Cutis Laxa Syndrome: Unusual Presentation, New Surgical Technique

The Heart Surgery Forum ◽

10.1532/hsf.4065 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 24 (6) ◽

pp. E1054-E1056

Author(s):

Mazen Shamsaldeen Faden ◽

Nada Ahmed Noaman ◽

Osman Osama Osman Osama ◽

Ahmed Abdelrahman Elassal ◽

Arwa Mohammed Al-ghamdi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Final Diagnosis ◽

Ascending Aorta ◽

Accurate Diagnosis ◽

Aortic Aneurysms ◽

Cutis Laxa ◽

Descending Aorta ◽

Aorta Aneurysm ◽

Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms ◽

Valvular Insufficiency ◽

New Surgical Technique

Ascending thoracic aortic aneurysms are rare in childhood and typically are seen in the setting of connective tissue defect syndromes. These aneurysms may lead to rupture, dissection, or valvular insufficiency, so root replacement is recommended. Here, we present a 17-month-old girl who presented with fever, cough, and pericardial effusion. Initially, we suspected this could be a COVID-19 case, so a nasopharyngeal swap was performed. An ascending aorta aneurysm involving the aortic arch was confirmed by echo, and urgent ascending aorta and arch replacement were done by utilizing the descending aorta as a new arch. The final diagnosis came with cutis laxa syndrome. In similar cases, good outcomes can be achieved with accurate diagnosis and appropriate surgical management.

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