Venous reflux disease (VRD) occurs when veins do not properly return blood to the heart. Health experts refer to it as chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). VRD most commonly affects the legs and ...

Dr Arvind Kohli Varicose veins are veins that have become swollen enough to be seen on the legs. This condition affects the ...

Reflections on a recent NEJM publication highlight the importance of identifying and addressing the pathologic process of ...

Fully discussing conservative management and varicose vein treatment options can empower patients to make the best decision ...

the leg fatigue and heaviness that is associated with chronic venous insufficiency in the presence of varicose veins can be disabling. The treatment of superficial vein reflux has evolved in the ...

Venous insufficiency is a problem with the flow of blood from the veins of the legs back to the heart. It's also called chronic venous insufficiency or chronic venous stasis. Your veins bring blood ...

Currently, treatment of deep axial reflux is limited to compression therapy with stockings, good exercise (e.g., walking, biking or swimming) and intermittent leg elevation. Although techniques of ...