In patients with postphlebitic syndrome, which statement about exercise response is FALSE?

The statement that maximum venous pressure return should happen quickly is false in the context of patients with postphlebitic syndrome. This syndrome is associated with chronic venous insufficiency following deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and often leads to impaired venous function.

In these patients, when exercise occurs, the normal mechanisms that facilitate rapid return of venous pressures are often disrupted. Instead of quickly returning to pre-exercise levels, venous pressure tends to remain elevated for a longer duration. This is due to factors such as valve incompetence, scarring, and changes in the venous system that impede efficient venous outflow.

Understanding this altered response to exercise is crucial for managing patients with postphlebitic syndrome, as it can influence recommendations for physical activity and rehabilitation strategies aimed at improving venous return and managing symptoms.