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

Dedication These guidelines are dedicated to Paola De Rango, University of Perugia, Italy.
She participated very actively in the process of developing these guidelines, in particular the …

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 …

1.1. Purpose The European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) has developed guidelines
for treating patients with acute limb ischaemia (ALI). The focus on the guidelines is on lower …

Chronic venous disease (CVD) is a prevalent condition that tends to worsen with age.
Patients initially seek treatment to relieve symptoms of leg pain, discomfort, heaviness and …

Introduction It is well documented that the prevalence of venous leg ulcers (VLUs) is
increasing, coinciding with an ageing population. Accurate global prevalence of VLUs is …

Objective Medical compression stockings are a standard, non-invasive treatment option for
all venous and lymphatic diseases. The aim of this consensus document is to provide up-to …

Objective: To provide an updated estimate of the global prevalence of CVD and to
comprehensively evaluate risk factors associated with this condition. Background: CVD is an …

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 …

Background Stimulated by published reports of potentially inappropriate application of
venous procedures, the American Venous Forum and its Ethics Task Force in collaboration …