Objective The aim of this study was to analyze the correlation between the extent of diameter
change from standing to supine position (“postural diameter change,” PDC), and patient or …

Background The objective of this study was to evaluate the association between the clinical
classification of chronic venous insufficiency and duplex ultrasound findings. Methods A total …

Background: The diagnostic evaluation of chronic venous disease (CVD) of the lower limbs
(LLs) is mainly based on duplex ultrasound (DUS). Invasive venous pressure measurements …

Objective: To determine whether there is a difference between risk factors in patients
diagnosed to have clinically documented lower extremity venous disease after confirming …

Objective The natural history in the general population of chronic venous disease in the legs
is not well understood. This has limited our ability to predict which patients will deteriorate …

Background Venous insufficiency is a common condition that presents with various
symptoms and is often treated inadequately. The purpose of the article is to provide an …

OBJECTIVE: To assess the relationship between sex, age, geographical region, lower limb
symptoms and the presence of trunk varicose veins and venous incompetence. DESIGN …

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of chronic venous
disorders (CVD) in different demographic groups in Italy and to provide correlations between …

Chronic venous disease refers to a wide spectrum of longstanding abnormalities. These
morphologic abnormalities may result from venous hypertension; one of the etiologies of …

Controversies exist regarding both what is required for a proper diagnosis of chronic venous
disease (CVD), and what treatment to offer patients. An objective evaluation is mandatory to …