Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are one of the most common ulcers of the lower extremity. VLU
affects many individuals worldwide, could pose a significant socioeconomic burden to the …

Chronic venous disease (CVD) is a multifactorial condition affecting an important
percentage of the global population. It ranges from mild clinical signs, such as …

The European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) has prepared new guidelines for the
treatment of patients with CVD, to update the existing ESVS guidelines on the management …

Varicose veins is a common condition affecting more than 25 million people in the United
States. 1 The development of varicose veins involves a complex and multifactorial interplay …

Background Microvascular venous hypertension has emerged as a central feature of chronic
venous disease (CVD). Yet, the incidence and severity of peripheral venous hypertension in …

Objective In clinical practice, the degree of iliac vein stenosis has often been inconsistent
with the symptoms of chronic venous disease (CVD). To the best of our knowledge, no …

Minimum iliac vein caliber necessary to maintain normal peripheral venous pressure can be
derived by the Poiseuille equation. Duplex was compared to intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) …

Background The effect of iliac vein stenting on ipsilateral limb reflux is unknown and has
remained a matter of speculation. It has been suggested that the propensity for reflux might …

Background: Edema is highly prevalent in patients with cardiovascular disease and is
associated with various underlying pathologic conditions, making it challenging for …

Background Ambulatory venous pressure (AMVP) measurement is considered the gold
standard in evaluating calf pump function in chronic venous disease. The AMVP protocol …