Objective/background Chronic venous disease (CVD) is common, but the incidence of
venous reflux, a precursor to this condition, is unknown. This study measured the incidence …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the distribution of vein incompetence and the
nature of venous haemodynamics accompanying the development of lower extremity …

Objective/Background The aim was to establish the prevalence of chronic venous disease
(CVD) and its risk factors in the general population. Methods This was a population based …

Introduction Chronic venous disease (CVD) is characterized by venous hypertension and
stasis, which occur because of valvular incompetence and/or venous outflow obstruction …

Objective: This study was designed to determine microcirculatory changes in patients
belonging to different chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) classes. Methods: A total of 80 …

The objective of the study was to evaluate the association between peripheral venous
disease (PVD) and arterial endothelial dysfunction (ED). Arterial and venous diseases have …

Chronic venous disease of the lower extremities, although not an immediate threat to life or
limb, accounts for long-term suffering and disability in a significant number of people. From a …

Methods We have examined 1026 lower extremities in 124 men and 392 women with
suspected chronic venous disease. Their clinical condition was evaluated using CEAP …

The need for standard terminology and uniform nosology is fundamental to advancing the
science and clinical communication about chronic venous disorders (CVDs). Semantic …