Question 25 · LEK · Chronic venous disease
The most common hypothesis on the development of varices refers their pathogenesis to:
- A. weakened vein walls.
- B. venous valves dysfunction.
- C. increased hydrostatic pressure in the venous system.
- D. use of anti-clotting agents.
- E. A,B,C are true.
Hint
Ask whether the wall, valve and pressure theories compete with each other or complement one another.
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