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About Vein Disease |
Varicose Vein Disease Quick Facts:
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2.8 million Americans have prolonged venous reflux |
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The primary cause of vein disease is heredity |
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Hormones play a secondary role in the development of vein disease |
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Larger varicose veins will frequently produce fewer symptoms than smaller ones |
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Thirty percent of leg ulcers are venous in nature |
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25-30% of the people who present with varicose vein disease will complain of restless leg syndrome |
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Vein disease is chronic, progressive and often invisible to the naked eye |
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| Venous disease is extremely common and increases with age, being present in more than half the population by age 65 years. The most common type is venous insufficiency, and the most visible manifestations are varicose veins and telangiectasias, with other cutaneous and soft tissue abnormalities developing over time. |
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Most patients with chronic venous disorder have subjective symptoms that may be very mild or very severe. Treatment aims to correct the underlying defect, or closing down segments of reflux that can prevent venous blood from returning to the central circulation. |
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| Skin Findings |
| Click here to see the external manifestation of vein disease side by side with the internal ultra-sonographic appearance of abnormal veins. |
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| Published Research |
| Since 1981, the physicians of VCA have helped lead the advancement of today's treatment options. |
| » See published research |
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| Please contact us and let us know how we can help you help your patients. |
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