After multiple pregnancies, the following vascular disorder is common:
A. Deep venous thrombosis
B. Varicose veins
C. Peripheral arterial disease
D. Aortic aneurysm
ANS: B
Often a precursor to chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins are usually caused by occupations that involve prolonged standing or sitting in one place, overweight, pregnancy, or a familial tendency. They may increase the patient's risk for DVT, or they may occur secondary to a DVT. Blockage to lymphatic flow can cause varicosities as seen with pelvic neoplasm. They appear as long, dilated, tortuous veins in the lower extremities.
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