PURPOSE: Although venous valvular insufficiency is well recognized as ... the factors contributing to valve incompetence after deep venous thrombosis remain obscure. METHODS: To establish the ...

Venous insufficiency is a problem with the flow of blood from the ... Skin grafting, which may be needed for deep or hard-to-heal ulcers. Vein surgery, which may keep ulcers from coming back.

This method is ineffective for varicose veins from grade 2 onwards as it cannot affect the deep venous system, located 1-2 cm beneath the skin and the main cause of saphenous vein insufficiency.

Dr Arvind Kohli Varicose veins are veins that have become swollen enough to be seen on the legs. This condition affects the ...

Fully discussing conservative management and varicose vein treatment options can empower patients to make the best decision ...

Reflections on a recent NEJM publication highlight the importance of identifying and addressing the pathologic process of ...

Patients continued to experience a median 75% reduction in pain at 24 months, and improvements were sustained across all ...

In a healthcare system burdened by chronic conditions and reactive treatments, vascular diseases like varicose veins and ...

Health experts refer to it as chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). VRD most commonly affects the legs and can worsen without treatment. The condition causes uncomfortable symptoms, such as pain and ...

It usually occurs when venous insufficiency leads to varicose veins. It can lead to ulcerations or open sores. Other names for the condition are gravitational dermatitis and venous eczema.