Publisher Summary Chronic peripheral venous disease (CPVD) refers to either visible or
functional abnormalities in the peripheral venous system. The most widely used …

Chronic venous disease of the legs occurs commonly in the general population in the
Western world. Estimates of the prevalence of varicose veins vary widely from 2–56% in …

Chronic venous disease includes a spectrum of clinical presentations ranging from varicose
veins through chronic lower extremity pain and edema to venous skin changes and …

Objective: To review the prevalence of and risk factors for varicose veins, chronic venous
insufficiency (CVI) and venous leg ulcers. Data sources: MEDLINE was searched for the …

BACKGROUND: To critically review the classification, epidemiology, outcomes, diagnosis
and treatment of chronic venous disorders of the leg (CVDL), to issue evidence-based …

Objective The objective of this study is to evaluate whether and which 'venous' symptoms
are characteristic for patients affected with chronic venous disease compared to patients …

Epidemiological studies of chronic venous disorders (CVD) were performed in many
countries worldwide. Between 1994 and 1996, 2211 men and women between 40 and 79 …

BACKGROUND: The etiology of chronic venous disease in the lower limbs is unclear, and
very limited data are available on potential risk factors from representative population …

Chronic venous disease is a common condition presenting to physicians in Western Europe
and the United States. This article provides a comprehensive review of the published …

Venous disease is the most common vascular condition to affect the lower limb. A
knowledge of the epidemiology of venous disease is essential for a rational debate on the …