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Baldazzi G, Tessari M, Zamboni M, Pagani A, Zamboni P. The sex prevalence of lower limb varicose vein networks. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2024:101944. [PMID: 38977197 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2024.101944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the sex prevalence of lower limb varicose networks fed by reflux of the great saphenous vein (GSV), anterior accessory saphenous vein (AASV), and small saphenous vein singularly or in combination. METHODS We scanned by the means of the same color Doppler ultrasound protocol 3000 lower limbs in 1500 consecutive patients, affected by symptomatic chronic venous insufficiency from 2013 to 2023. Limbs with normal venous function, incomplete scans, or that were affected by post-thrombotic syndrome, pelvic reflux, isolated perforator reflux, venous malformation, phlebolymphedema and Clinical, Etiological, Anatomical, Pathophysiological clinical class C5 and C6 were excluded from the final analysis. RESULTS Overall, 1072 patients-252 (23.5%) males and 820 (76.5%) females (P < .0001) matched for age (P = .692)-were included in the study for a total of 1956 limbs affected by primary chronic venous insufficiency, clinical class C2 to C4. The main finding was the significant prevalence of varicose networks fed by reflux of the AASV alone (odds ratio [OR], 1.96; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.26-3.06; P = .001) or combined with GSV (OR, 1.84; 95% CI, 1.34-2.52; P = .0002) in females. In contrast, GSV insufficiency alone was significantly prevalent in males (OR, 0.54; 95% CI, 0.43-0.68; P < .0001). No significant sex differences regarding SSV reflux were detected. Moreover, we considered the presence of competent terminal valve (TV+) at the level of the saphenofemoral junction, which resulted more significantly present in female (OR, 1.57; 95% CI, 1.12-2.19; P = .0083); to the contrary incompetent terminal valve (TV-) was more common in males (OR, 0.64; 95% CI, 0.46-0.89; P = .0083). Finally, considering reflux in the AASV territory in the presence of a TV+, a strong prevalence in females was detected (OR, 2.28; 95% CI, 1.48-3.52; P = .0002), whereas males developed reflux along the GSV when a concomitant TV- was present (OR, 0.62; 95% CI, 0.41-0.94; P = .0244). CONCLUSIONS The analysis of the lower limb varicose networks highlights that reflux along the AASV alone, in presence of a TV+ at the junction or coupled with GSV insufficiency, is more prevalent in females. In contrast, GSV resulted the main trunk feeding varicose veins in males, in particular when a TV- was detected. Our findings suggest that females could be more prone to developing varicose veins with an ascending mechanism, whereas in males the descending one seems to be more common.
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- Giulia Baldazzi
- School of Vascular Surgery, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy; Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
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- Vascular Diseases Center, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- School of Vascular Surgery, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy; Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy; Vascular Diseases Center, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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Kraus AL, Rabe E, Kowall B, Schuldt K, Bock E, Stang A, Jöckel KH, Pannier F. Differences in risk profile associated with varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency - results from the Bonn Vein Study 1. VASA 2024; 53:145-154. [PMID: 38426384 DOI: 10.1024/0301-1526/a001115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Background: The aim of this publication is to demonstrate similarities and differences in the association of risk factors with the prevalence of different manifestations of chronic venous disease (CVD), like varicose veins (VV), venous oedema (C3) and severe chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) in the population-based cross-sectional Bonn Vein Study 1 (BVS). Patients and methods: In the BVS 1 between 13.11.2000 and 15.3.2002, 3.072 participants, 1350 men and 1722 women, from a simple random sample of the general population of the city of Bonn and two rural townships aged 18-79 years were included. The overall response proportion was 59%. All participants answered a standardized questionnaire including information about socio-economic data, lifestyle, physical activity, medical history, and quality of life. Venous investigations were performed clinically and by a standardized duplex examination by trained investigators. The CEAP classification in the version of 1996 was used to classify the findings. Logistic regression models were performed for the association of possible risk factors with VV, venous edema (C3) and severe CVI (C4-C6). The predictive risk (PR) describes the association of the diseases and the possible influencing factors. Results: VV, venous oedema (C3) and severe CVI (C4-C6) have common risk factors like higher age, number of pregnancies, family history of VV and overweight or obesity. Female gender is significantly associated with VV and C3 but not with severe CVI (C4-C6). High blood pressure and urban living are only associated with C3 and C4-C6 disease whereas prolonged sitting is associated with C3 and lower social class with C4-C6 exclusively. Discussion: In many epidemiological studies risk factors were associated with chronic venous disorders in general. Our data show that VV, venous edema and severe CVI may have different risk profiles. Venous edema is more often associated with arterial hypertension and sedentary lifestyle whereas lower social class seems to be a risk factor for severe CVI including venous ulcers. Conclusions: The differences in the association of risk factors to VV, venous edema and severe CVI should be considered if prevention and treatment of chronic venous diseases are planned. As examples, compression stockings could be proposed in sitting profession to prevent oedema, VV patients with risk factors like obesity might benefit from early treatment for VV and obesity. More longitudinal evaluation of risk factors is necessary to evaluate the true risk profile of CVD.
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- Anna-Lena Kraus
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie der Rheinischen Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, Germany
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie der Rheinischen Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, Germany
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- Institut für Medizinische Informatik, Biometrie und Epidemiologie, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Germany
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- Institut für Medizinische Informatik, Biometrie und Epidemiologie, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Germany
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- Institut für Medizinische Informatik, Biometrie und Epidemiologie, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Germany
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- Institut für Medizinische Informatik, Biometrie und Epidemiologie, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Germany
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- Institut für Medizinische Informatik, Biometrie und Epidemiologie, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Germany
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- Private Practice Phlebology & Dermatology, Bonn, Germany
- Klinik für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Uniklinik Köln, Cologne, Germany
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Helkkula P, Hassan S, Saarentaus E, Vartiainen E, Ruotsalainen S, Leinonen JT, Palotie A, Karjalainen J, Kurki M, Ripatti S, Tukiainen T. Genome-wide association study of varicose veins identifies a protective missense variant in GJD3 enriched in the Finnish population. Commun Biol 2023; 6:71. [PMID: 36653477 PMCID: PMC9849365 DOI: 10.1038/s42003-022-04285-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Varicose veins is the most common manifestation of chronic venous disease that displays female-biased incidence. To identify protein-inactivating variants that could guide identification of drug target genes for varicose veins and genetic evidence for the disease prevalence difference between the sexes, we conducted a genome-wide association study of varicose veins in Finns using the FinnGen dataset with 17,027 cases and 190,028 controls. We identified 50 associated genetic loci (P < 5.0 × 10-8) of which 29 were novel including one near ERG with female-specificity (rs2836405-G, OR[95% CI] = 1.09[1.05-1.13], P = 3.1 × 10-8). These also include two X-chromosomal (ARHGAP6 and SRPX) and two autosomal novel loci (TGFB2 and GJD3) with protein-coding lead variants enriched above 56-fold in Finns over non-Finnish non-Estonian Europeans. A low-frequency missense variant in GJD3 (p.Pro59Thr) is exclusively associated with a lower risk for varicose veins (OR = 0.62 [0.55-0.70], P = 1.0 × 10-14) in a phenome-wide scan of the FinnGen data. The absence of observed pleiotropy and its membership of the connexin gene family underlines GJD3 as a potential connexin-modulating therapeutic strategy for varicose veins. Our results provide insights into varicose veins etiopathology and highlight the power of isolated populations, including Finns, to discover genetic variants that inform therapeutic development.
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Grants
- MC_PC_17228 Medical Research Council
- Academy of Finland (Suomen Akatemia)
- Sydäntutkimussäätiö (Finnish Foundation for Cardiovascular Research)
- Academy of Finland Center of Excellence in Complex Disease Genetics (Grant No 312062), Sigrid Juselius Foundation (S.Ri. and T.T.), University of Helsinki HiLIFE Fellow and Grand Challenge grants (S.Ri.), University of Helsinki three-year research project grant (T.T.), FIMM-EMBL PhD program doctoral funding (S.H.), Nylands Nation, University of Helsinki (P.H.) The FinnGen project is funded by two grants from Business Finland (HUS 4685/31/2016 and UH 4386/31/2016) and the following industry partners: AbbVie Inc., AstraZeneca UK Ltd, Biogen MA Inc., Bristol Myers Squibb (and Celgene Corporation & Celgene International II Sàrl), Genentech Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp, Pfizer Inc., GlaxoSmithKline Intellectual Property Development Ltd., Sanofi US Services Inc., Maze Therapeutics Inc., Janssen Biotech Inc, Novartis AG, and Boehringer Ingelheim. Following biobanks are acknowledged for delivering biobank samples to FinnGen: Auria Biobank (www.auria.fi/biopankki), THL Biobank (www.thl.fi/biobank), Helsinki Biobank (www.helsinginbiopankki.fi), Biobank Borealis of Northern Finland (https://www.ppshp.fi/Tutkimus-ja-opetus/Biopankki/Pages/Biobank-Borealis-briefly-in-English.aspx), Finnish Clinical Biobank Tampere (www.tays.fi/en-US/Research_and_development/Finnish_Clinical_Biobank_Tampere), Biobank of Eastern Finland (www.ita-suomenbiopankki.fi/en), Central Finland Biobank (www.ksshp.fi/fi-FI/Potilaalle/Biopankki), Finnish Red Cross Blood Service Biobank (www.veripalvelu.fi/verenluovutus/biopankkitoiminta) and Terveystalo Biobank (www.terveystalo.com/fi/Yritystietoa/Terveystalo-Biopankki/Biopankki/).
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- Pyry Helkkula
- Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Program in Medical and Population Genetics and Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research, Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Analytic and Translational Genetics Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Broad Institute of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Broad Institute of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Broad Institute of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Department of Public Health, Clinicum, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
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Yosipovitch G, Nedorost ST, Silverberg JI, Friedman AJ, Canosa JM, Cha A. Stasis Dermatitis: An Overview of Its Clinical Presentation, Pathogenesis, and Management. Am J Clin Dermatol 2023; 24:275-286. [PMID: 36800152 PMCID: PMC9968263 DOI: 10.1007/s40257-022-00753-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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Stasis dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease of the lower extremities. It typically occurs in older individuals and is the cutaneous manifestation of venous hypertension caused by venous reflux. Such retrograde venous blood flow is the result of incompetent venous valves, valve destruction, or venous obstruction. Stasis dermatitis is eczematous. The associated impairment of venous valves may cause swelling of the legs, leading to serious conditions including venous ulcerations. Diagnosis can be challenging because of its clinical resemblance to other skin conditions and poor clinical recognition by physicians. The cornerstones of stasis dermatitis treatment are compression therapy to ameliorate pain and swelling, topical treatments to alleviate secondary skin changes, and interventional treatment options to correct the underlying causes of venous reflux. Given the central role of inflammation of the lower extremities in driving the cutaneous changes characteristic of stasis dermatitis, new therapeutic approaches that target the inflammation are under clinical evaluation in patients with stasis dermatitis.
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- Gil Yosipovitch
- Miami Itch Center, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL USA
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- The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC USA
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- Pfizer Inc., New York, NY USA
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Roberts PJJ, Ousey K, Barker C, Reel S. The role of podiatry in the early identification and prevention of lower limb venous disease: an ethnographic study. J Foot Ankle Res 2022; 15:84. [PMID: 36447219 PMCID: PMC9710130 DOI: 10.1186/s13047-022-00588-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Lower limb venous disease can cause significant pain, loss of mobility, and can be detrimental to an individual's quality of life. Manifestations of venous disease often pose a substantially negative impact on patients and place a high demand on finite healthcare resources. Whilst this problem is internationally recognised, most research and discourse has predominantly focussed on treatment of leg ulceration and prevention of recurrence. Prevention of lower limb venous disease progression to the first ulceration has received far less attention. Overall, the care of this condition appears to rest in the domain of medicine and nursing yet podiatry, a profession with responsibility for the lower limb and foot, is conspicuous by its absence from the literature. METHODS: An ethnographic approach was used to gather data from 26 participants through observation, semi-structured interviews, and a focus group interview. Qualitative analysis was conducted using the framework approach. RESULTS The findings revealed an identity crisis within the podiatry profession. Evidence emerged of ritual and routine practices that did not include lower limb venous disease. External control over practice limited the professional autonomy of podiatrists determining their own activities. Inter-professional relationships with nursing, and perceptions of boundaries that venous disease was a nursing role were also found to be limiting factors. CONCLUSIONS This research revealed that podiatry does not occupy a substantive role in contributing to the early identification and prevention of lower limb venous disease. Policy, education, research and practice changes are all required to enhance the contribution of podiatry to reduce the burden of this disease.
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- Peter James Joseph Roberts
- grid.15751.370000 0001 0719 6059The University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH England
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- grid.15751.370000 0001 0719 6059The University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH England
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- grid.15751.370000 0001 0719 6059The University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH England
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- grid.15751.370000 0001 0719 6059The University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH England
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Aslam MR, Muhammad Asif H, Ahmad K, Jabbar S, Hayee A, Sagheer MS, Rehman JU, Khalid S, Hashmi AS, Rajpoot SR, Sharif A. Global impact and contributing factors in varicose vein disease development. SAGE Open Med 2022; 10:20503121221118992. [PMID: 36051783 PMCID: PMC9425889 DOI: 10.1177/20503121221118992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Varicose veins are convoluted, expanded, and stretched subcutaneous veins of the lower leg and are the most frequently reported medical condition. This condition has a higher prevalence in Western and developed countries. Inadequacy of the valves results in reflux of blood in the veins of the lower leg. The present study aims to describe the epidemiology and contributing factors (risk factors and pathological factors) in the development of varicose veins disease. PubMed/Medline, Science Direct, Google Scholar, SciFinder, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were explored to include potential research and review articles. Finally, 65 articles were considered appropriate to include in the study. Pain, swelling, heaviness, and tingling of the lower limbs are the most common sign and symptoms caused by varicose veins while in some individuals it is asymptomatic. The Prevalence of varicose veins varies geographically. Currently, it is reported that globally about 2%–73% of the population is affected by varicose veins while the prevalence rate in Pakistan is 16%–20%. Different risk factors associated with the advancement of varicose veins are age, gender, occupation, pregnancy, family history, smoking, BMI and obesity, exercise, genetic factor, and current lifestyle. In varicose veins, some contributory elements may also play an important role in the disease development, incorporating constant venous wall aggravation, hereditary variation, and persistent venous hypertension. This condition has now turned into a curable issue that was previously viewed broadly as less important for treatment, determining the individual’s satisfaction. Moreover, the mechanisms behind the risk factors involve diet, physical work, and hormonal contribution. These are more likely to be explored.
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- Muhammad Rahil Aslam
- University College of Conventional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- University College of Conventional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- University College of Conventional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Eastern Medicine, Qarshi University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- University College of Conventional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- University College of Conventional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- University College of Conventional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Eastern Medicine, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- University College of Conventional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- University College of Conventional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Pathology, Sargodha Medical College, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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Whiteley MS. Current Best Practice in the Management of Varicose Veins. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2022; 15:567-583. [PMID: 35418769 PMCID: PMC8995160 DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s294990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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This article outlines the current best practice in the management of varicose veins. “Varicose veins” traditionally means bulging veins, usually seen on the legs, when standing. It is now a general term used to describe these bulging veins, and also underlying incompetent veins that reflux and cause the surface varicose veins. Importantly, “varicose veins” is often used for superficial venous reflux even in the absence of visible bulging veins. These can be simply called “hidden varicose veins”. Varicose veins usually deteriorate, progressing to discomfort, swollen ankles, skin damage, leg ulcers, superficial venous thrombosis and venous bleeds. Patients with varicose veins and symptoms or signs have a significant advantage in having treatment over conservative treatment with compression stockings or venotropic drugs. Small varicose veins or telangiectasia without symptoms or signs can be treated for cosmetic reasons. However, most have underlying venous reflux from saphenous, perforator or local “feeding veins” and so investigation with venous duplex should be mandatory before treatment. Best practice for investigating leg varicose veins is venous duplex ultrasound in the erect position, performed by a specialist trained in ultrasonography optimally not the doctor who performs the treatment. Pelvic vein reflux is best investigated with transvaginal duplex ultrasound (TVS), performed using the Holdstock-Harrison protocol. In men or women unable to have TVS, venography or cross-sectional imaging is needed. Best practice for treating truncal vein incompetence is endovenous thermal ablation. Increasing evidence suggests that significant incompetent perforating veins should be found and treated by thermal ablation using the transluminal occlusion of perforator (TRLOP) approach, and that incompetent pelvic veins refluxing into symptomatic varicose veins in the genital region or leg should be treated by coil embolisation. Bulging varicosities should be treated by phlebectomy at the time of truncal vein ablation. Monitoring and reporting outcomes is essential for doctors and patients; hence, participation in a venous registry should probably be mandatory.
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Yildiz ÇŞ, Özlü ZK. Examınatıon of self-care agency and quality of life in individuals with chronic venous disease. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR NURSING 2021; 39:114-119. [PMID: 34865721 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvn.2021.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2020] [Revised: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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AIM This study aims to investigate self-care agency and quality of life (QoL) in persons with chronic venous disease of the lower extremities. METHODS This descriptive study was carried out between December 2014 and September 2016. The study population consisted of patients admitted to Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital Clinic of Surgical Cardiovascular Diseases and who had been diagnosed with lower extremity venous disease. The study sample comprised 312 patients who meet the inclusion criteria among this population admitted at the said dates. For data collection, the Patient Information Form, Self-Care Agency Scale, and Venous Insufficiency Epidemiological and Economic Study - Quality of Life/Symptoms Scale (VEINES-QOL/SYM) were used. The data were evaluated using percentage distribution, means, analysis of variance, post-hoc test, t-test, Mann-Whitney U-test and Kruskal-Wallis test. RESULTS The mean Self-Care Agency Scale score of the patients with lower extremity venous disease was 102.33±18.20, and their mean VEINES-QOL/Sym score was 74.95±12.86, indicating a moderate level. CONCLUSION As a result, this study found the factors that significantly affected mean Self-Care Agency scores and mean QoL scores of the patients in terms of their level of education, employment status, BMI, smoking habits, and conditions about chronic diseases. Positive correlation was found between mean Self-Care Agency scores and QoL scores of the patients.
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- Department of Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Anesthesiology Clinical Research Office, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey.
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Kılınç F, Akbaş A, Şener S, Hayran Y, Aktaş A. Cutaneous findings in patients with chronic venous insufficiency. J Cosmet Dermatol 2021; 21:2106-2112. [PMID: 34240795 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Revised: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Venous hypertension causes many different cutaneous findings such as varicosities, telangiectasia, edema, and pigmentation, dermatitis, and venous ulcers on the skin. OBJECTIVE This study aims to investigate the cutaneous signs and symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and to examine their contribution to early diagnosis. METHODS A total of 150 patients were included in the study who applied to the dermatology outpatient clinic and were diagnosed with skin disease related to CVI or had skin findings. Patient's age, gender, complaints, occupation, additional diseases, drug usage, history of prolonged standing and travel, smoking habit, number of pregnancies, history of varicose veins in the family, dermatological diagnosis/findings, and venous Doppler ultrasonography reports were examined retrospectively. RESULTS 56% of patients were women. Mean age was 56.69 ± 13.6 years. Overall, 82.7% of total patients had at least one skin finding. The most frequent skin findings except varicose veins were insufficiency dermatitis accounted for 32.7% of patients, telangiectasia, and pigmentation which were comprised 25.3%, 19.3% of the total number of patients respectively. In addition to this, 48.7% of patients had itching problems and 32.7% had pain. Moreover, 46% of patients presented superficial vein insufficiency, while 8.7% had deep vein insufficiency. For 47.3% of patients, vein diameter dilation was observed and 11.3% suffered from perforating vein insufficiency. In terms of Clinical-Etiologic-Anatomic-Pathophysiologic (CEAP) classification, scores of 52% of the patients were C3 and lower, while scores of 48% of total patients were C4a and higher. CONCLUSIONS Early diagnosis and treatment of chronic venous insufficiency could prevent further chronic processes such as venous ulceration which is an advanced CVI finding. Thus, assessing the early skin findings might be important to identify the underlying venous insufficiency disease.
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- Ankara City Hospital, Dermatology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Yildirim beyazit University, Medical Faculty, Dermatology, Ankara, Turkey
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Time Course of Leg Edema after Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation for Saphenous Varicose Veins. Ann Vasc Surg 2021; 73:62-67. [PMID: 33359327 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Revised: 10/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND The objectives of the study were to quantitatively evaluate leg edema in patients undergoing endovenous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for saphenous varicose veins using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and to elucidate the time course of leg edema after RFA. METHODS The data of 87 patients with 128 limbs undergoing RFA for saphenous varicose veins in Eniwa Midorino Clinic from April 2018 to November 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. Saphenous vein reflux was evaluated by duplex scan. Extracellular water/total body water ratio (ECW/TBW) of the leg was measured by BIA. Moderate to severe leg edema (ECW/TBW ≥ 0.400) was defined as significant leg edema. Venous reflux was evaluated as a venous filling index (VFI) using air plethysmography. RESULTS BIA revealed that 26 legs (20.3%) had significant edema and 102 legs (79.7%) did not before RFA. The proportion of patients with significant leg edema increased significantly from preoperative to 1 week after RFA (P < 0.05) and decreased 1 month after RFA (P < 0.01). The ECW/TBW increased significantly from preoperative (0.393 ± 0.008) to 1 week after RFA (0.394 ± 0.008, P < 0.05), whereas it decreased significantly before or 1 week to 1 month after RFA (0.391 ± 0.008, P < 0.05). There was a significant, moderate correlation between the decrease of the VFI and that of ECW/TBW (r = 0.34, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS This is the first study to quantitatively elucidate the time course of leg edema after RFA. Leg edema worsens one week after RFA, but it is improved one month after RFA, compared with that preoperatively.
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Nishibe T, Nishibe M, Akiyama S, Nukaga S, Ogino H, Koizumi J, Dardik A. Bioelectrical impedance analysis of leg edema and its association with venous functions in patients with saphenous varicose veins. INT ANGIOL 2020; 39:284-289. [DOI: 10.23736/s0392-9590.20.04273-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Ortega-Santana F, Hernández-Morera P, Ruano-Ferrer F, Ortega-Centol A. Infrared Illumination and Subcutaneous Venous Network: Can it be of Help for the Study of CEAP C 1 Limbs? Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2020; 59:625-634. [PMID: 32008931 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2019.11.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2019] [Revised: 10/25/2019] [Accepted: 11/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The subcutaneous venous network (SVN) is difficult to see with the naked eye. Near infrared illumination (NIr-I) claims to improve this. The aims of this observational study were to investigate whether there are differences between the different methods; to quantify the length and diameter of SVNs; and to confirm if they differ between C0A and C1 CEAP limbs. METHODS In total, 4 796 images, half of them from the visible spectrum (VS) and the other half from the nearninfrared spectrum (NIrS), belonging to 109 females (C0A: n = 50; C1 CEAP: n = 59) were used to establish the morphological characteristics of the SVN by visual analysis. With Photoshop CS4, SVN diameters and lengths were obtained by digital analysis of 3 052 images, once the images of whole extremities were excluded. RESULTS On NIr-I, the diameters, trajectories, and colouration of SVNs of C1 limbs appeared more irregular than SVNs of C0A limbs. Compared with the VS images, NIr-I allowed visualisation of a greater length of the SVN in both groups (p < .010). This capacity varied from 2.6 ± 0.9 times (C1) to 16.2 ± 11.9 (C0A). While the SVN length seen in the VS images from C1 limbs was greater than observed in C0A limbs (p < .001), differences between NIr-I images only existed in the lateral part of the lower leg (p = .016). With NIr-I, the median diameter of the C1 CEAP SVN veins was 5.8 mm (interquartile range [IQR] 4.3-7.5 mm), while the median diameter in C0A SVN limbs was 2.6 mm (IQR 2.0-3.6 mm) (p < .001). CONCLUSION The NIr-I reveals the characteristics of the SVN better than the naked eye. Further studies are required to determine the significance of the changes in the SVN in C0A and C1 limbs, and the factors causing them.
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- Francisco Ortega-Santana
- Department of Morphology, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Edificio Ciencias de la Salud, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain; CliniVar, Clínica de Varices, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
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- IUMA Information and Communication Systems, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Edificio Electrónica y Telecomunicación, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- CliniVar, Clínica de Varices, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain; Universitary Hospital of Bellvitge, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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Vitale C, Lucchi M, Bissacco D, Bilancini S, D'Abate F, Santoliquido A. Expert consensus on the conservative management of patients with chronic venous disease in CEAP clinical classes C0s-C3 in Italy. Phlebology 2019; 35:316-324. [PMID: 31852345 DOI: 10.1177/0268355519895669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To define a consensual approach for the conservative treatment of patients C0s-C3. METHOD The project was structured into two phases. The first one involved a group of Italian specialists in angiology and/or vascular surgery with the aim to compare their therapeutic choices in the management of patients in CEAP C0s-C3. The second phase used a Delphi consensus in order to elaborate practical statements on the conservative management of these patients. RESULTS The first phase involved a group of 166 Italian specialists while the second phase involved a Steering Committee of 6 specialists and a panel of 20 specialists. At the end of the third round, a consensus >80% was reached on seven assertions. CONCLUSION Seven statements have been drafted by a group of Italian specialists to provide physicians with practical guidance for the conservative treatment of C0s-C3 patients. Outstanding issues on the management of these patients were identified, confirming the urgent need of further research.
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- Cristiana Vitale
- Centre for Clinical and Basic Research, Department of Medical Sciences, IRCCS San Raffaele Pisana, Rome, Italy
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- St George's Vascular Institute, St George's Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Gemelli Policlinic Foundation - IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Vascular training does matter in the outcomes of saphenous high ligation and stripping. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2019; 7:732-738. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2019.01.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2018] [Accepted: 01/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Ozberk S, Karadibak D, Polat M. Predictors of exercise capacity in chronic venous disease patients. Phlebology 2019; 35:190-198. [DOI: 10.1177/0268355519870895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Objectives The aim of this study was to determine predictors of exercise capacity and explore the relationship between exercise capacity, lower extremity performance level, pain, fatigue, physical activity, sleep quality, and quality of life in patients with chronic venous disease. Methods A total of 170 chronic venous disease patients who were referred to the Cardiovascular Surgery department were included. Assessment tools included the six-minute walk test for exercise capacity, repeated sit-to-stand test for lower limb performance level, Visual Analog Scale for pain, Fatigue Severity Scale for fatigue, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index for sleep quality, International Physical Activity Questionnaire for physical activity, and Venous Insufficiency Epidemiological and Economic Study’s Quality of Life questionnaire for quality of life. Results Exercise capacity was weakly and negatively correlated with body mass index (r = –0.391, p < 0.001), pain level (r = –0.268, p < 0.001), age (r = –0.355, p < 0.001), and fatigue severity (r = –0.141, p < 0.05). There was a weak positive correlation in walking distance with quality of life (r = –0.129, p < 0.05) and education level (r = 0.166, p < 0.05), whereas moderate positive correlation was observed between walking distance and lower limb performance level (r = 0.518, p < 0.001). Lower limb performance level was a significant predictor of exercise capacity, accounting for 50% of the variance. Conclusions Exercise capacity is an important determinant of morbidity. Therefore, there is a need to improve lower extremity performance and functional mobility in patients suffering from chronic venous disease.
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- Sema Ozberk
- Institute of Health Science, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovasculary Surgery, Dr. Ersin Arslan Education and Research Hospital, Gaziantep, Turkey
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Andreassen SN, Ben Ezra M, Scheibye-Knudsen M. A defined human aging phenome. Aging (Albany NY) 2019; 11:5786-5806. [PMID: 31408848 DOI: 10.18632/aging.102166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2019] [Accepted: 08/05/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Aging is among the most complex phenotypes that occur in humans. Identifying the interplay between different age-associated features is undoubtedly critical to our understanding of aging and thus age-associated diseases. Nevertheless, what constitutes human aging is not well characterized. Towards this end, we mined millions of PubMed abstracts for age-associated terms, enabling us to generate a detailed description of the human aging phenotype. We discovered age-associated features in clusters that can be broadly associated with previously defined hallmarks of aging, consequently identifying areas where interventions could be pursued. Importantly, we validated the newly discovered features by manually verifying the prevalence of these features in combined cohorts describing 76 million individuals, allowing us to stratify features in aging that appear to be the most prominent. In conclusion, we propose a comprehensive landscape of human aging: the human aging phenome.
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- Søren Norge Andreassen
- Center for Healthy Aging, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine University of Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Center for Healthy Aging, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine University of Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Center for Healthy Aging, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine University of Copenhagen, Denmark
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Korkmaz Ö, Göksel S, Gül M, Başçil H, Yildir Y, Berkan Ö. Does the use of N-butyl-2 cyanoacrylate in the treatment of lower extremity superficial varicose veins cause acute systemic inflammation and allergic reactions? Cardiovasc J Afr 2019; 29:213-217. [PMID: 30204219 PMCID: PMC6421552 DOI: 10.5830/cvja-2018-012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2016] [Accepted: 02/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION In this study we used N-butyl-2 cyanoacrylate (NBCA), including dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), via the endovenous route, for mechanochemical ablation in the treatment of superficial venous insufficiency, in an attempt to establish whether an early systemic inflammatory response and an allergic reaction occurred in the patients. METHODS A total of 102 patients were treated with endovenous medical ablation in two centres between October 2015 and February 2016. This study was a two-centre, retrospective, non-randomised investigational study. Ablation treatment with endovenous NBCA was used in patients with C3 to C4b grade superficial venous insufficiency, according to the CEAP (clinical, aetiology, anatomy and pathophysiology) clinical classification, with sapheno-femoral junctional insufficiency and a reflux of 0.5 seconds and longer on duplex ultra-sonography. Pre-operative whole blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP) level and blood chemistry were studied in all patients on admission to the clinic, and repeated in the second hour post-intervention. RESULTS All patients were treated successfully. Pre-operative white blood cell count (WBC) was 6.82 ± 1.67 × 109 cells/µl, and post intervention it was 6.57 ± 1.49 × 109 cells/µl; the difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.68). The neutrophil count before the intervention was 4.09 ± 1.33 × 109 cells/µl, while afterwards, it was 4.09 ± 1.33 × 109 cells/µl, with no statistically significant difference (p = 0.833). Pre-intervention eosinophil count was 0.64 ± 1.51 × 109 cells/µl, while it was 0.76 ± 1.65 × 109 cells/µl after the intervention, and the difference was statistically significant. Pre-intervention ESR and CRP values were 18.92 ± 9.77 mm/h and 1.71 ± 1.54 mg/dl, respectively. Postoperative ESR and CRP values were 19.78 ± 15.90 mm/h and 1.73 ± 1.59 mg/dl, respectively, but the differences were not statistically significant. When the parameters were analysed by gender, the differences between pre- and postoperative WBC and eosinophil count, ESR and CRP in women were not statistically significant. On the other hand, although the change in WBC count and CRP value were not statistically significant in males, the differences in eosinophil count and ESR were statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS Cyanoacrylate has been used in the endovenous medical ablation of varicose veins and superficial venous insufficiency over the last few years without the use of thermal energy and tumescent anaesthesia, which represents the greatest advantage of this method. In addition, since it causes no systemic allergic or acute inflammatory reaction, it appears to be safe to use.
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- Özge Korkmaz
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine, Sivas, Turkey.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine, Sivas, Turkey
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- Sivas Numune State Hospital, Sivas, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology, Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine, Sivas, Turkey
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Vuylsteke ME, Colman R, Thomis S, Guillaume G, Van Quickenborne D, Staelens I. An Epidemiological Survey of Venous Disease Among General Practitioner Attendees in Different Geographical Regions on the Globe: The Final Results of the Vein Consult Program. Angiology 2018; 69:779-785. [PMID: 29482348 DOI: 10.1177/0003319718759834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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This study measured the prevalence of chronic venous disease (CVD, C1-C6), chronic venous insufficiency (C3-C6) in 23 countries. The possible influence of risk factors was assessed. Patient recruitment was carried out by general practitioners. Patient characteristics, prevalence of risk factors, and C-classification were recorded. We assessed differences in prevalence and risk factors between Asia (A), Eastern Europe (EE), Latin America (LA), and Western Europe (WE). A total of 99 359 patients were included. The prevalence of CVD (51.9% A, 70.18% EE, 68.11% LA, and 61.65% WE) was significantly ( P < .001) lower in A. Risk factors such as age, obesity, smoking, having regular exercise, use of birth control pills, prolonged standing and sitting, and having a positive family history differ significantly between regions. After model-based probabilities corrected for risk factors, significant differences in the probability of having CVD were only found in the older age-group (>65 years). The lowest prevalence was noted in A. Chronic venous disease is very common and the prevalence varies between different geographical areas. After correcting for risk factors, these differences diminished.
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- Marc E Vuylsteke
- 1 Department of Vascular Surgery, Sint-Andriesziekenhuis, Tielt, Belgium
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- 2 Department of Public Health, Biostatistics Unit, University of Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
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- 3 Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- 4 Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital Mont-Godinne, Yvoir, Belgium
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- 5 Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
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Gibson K, Minjarez R, Ferris B, Neradilek M, Wise M, Stoughton J, Meissner M. Clinical presentation of women with pelvic source varicose veins in the perineum as a first step in the development of a disease-specific patient assessment tool. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2017.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Dermal deposits of mucin in the legs have been described associated with venous insufficiency. However, some degree of stasis dermatitis is generally common in aged individuals. Therefore, some amount of mucin is expected a priori in the reticular dermis of aged patients, even in the absence of clinical lesions. To test this hypothesis, the authors investigated the mucin in the legs of aged individuals without any dermatologic disease. Cutaneous samples were taken from the legs of 15 autopsy cases. A sample of the skin of the legs (either from the left or the right leg without any distinction being made) was randomly taken (without selecting any specific area or attending to macroscopical features). The skin samples were fixed in formaldehyde, and sections obtained from all samples were stained with hematoxylin and eosin, iron, and Alcian blue. Iron deposits were graded as 0/4 in 7 cases, as 1/4 in 4 cases, as 2/4 in 2 cases, and as 4/4 in 2 cases. Cases with greater deposits of iron also had other signs of stasis, such as neovascularization. All the samples scored 0 for dermal mucin deposits in the reticular dermis. The authors conclude that mucin deposits in the legs are not inherent to aging. Therefore, any mucin deposit in the reticular dermis, as well as expansion of the periadnexal dermis by mucin deposits, should be considered abnormal.
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Satokawa H, Yamaki T, Iwata H, Sakata M, Sugano N, Nishibe T, Mo M, Yamada N, Iwai T. Treatment of Primary Varicose Veins in Japan: Japanese Vein Study XVII. Ann Vasc Dis 2016; 9:180-187. [PMID: 27738459 DOI: 10.3400/avd.oa.16-00064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2016] [Accepted: 07/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Purpose: This study aimed at clarifying the changes in treatments for primary varicose veins in Japan. Methods: A questionnaire was mailed to the members of the Japanese Society of Phlebology. The contents of the survey covered the treatment and treatment strategy of varicose vein cases in 2013. The results were examined and compared with the results of previous surveys conducted by the aforesaid society in 1998, 2004 and 2009. Results: Of 36078 patients, 43958 limbs were reported from 201 institutions. Saphenous type was the most common type of varicose veins that developed in patients aged 70-79 years. The C4-6 cases according to the Clinical-Etiology-Anatomy-Pathophysiology (CEAP) classification occurred significantly more in males than in females (p <0.01). For the treatments of saphenous type and of segment type (dilatation of peripheral branch), endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) was performed most frequently (51%), while the frequency of stripping and of high ligation decreased. EVLA was performed with tumescent local anesthesia, which required one day of hospitalization. Conclusion: In our study, the number of patients with varicose veins increased especially in the elderly. Surgical treatments were selected for a number of patients, and EVLA was the most commonly adopted method of treatment in Japan. (This article is a translation of Jpn J Phlebol 2016: 27; 249-57.).
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- Hirono Satokawa
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Fukushima Medical University, School of Medicine, Fukushima, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Metropolitan and Medical Treatment Corporation Ohkubo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Yokohama Minami Kyosai Hospital, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Tsu, Mie, Japan
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Marola S, Ferrarese A, Solej M, Enrico S, Nano M, Martino V. Management of venous ulcers: State of the art. Int J Surg 2016; 33 Suppl 1:S132-4. [PMID: 27353850 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2016.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Venous ulceration is a complex and serious problem that affects 1-2% of the global elderly population (>65 years), and its incidence is constantly increasing. The population group with higher risk of development of venous ulceration is the elderly. These lesions have a significant negative impact on patients' quality of life. Our aim was to analyze the state of the art, starting with the medical literature review. The evidence supports that managing chronic wounds with a multidisciplinary wound care team significantly increases wound healing and reduces the severity of wound-associated pain and the required daily wound treatments compared with persons who are not managed by such a team.
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- Silvia Marola
- University of Turin, Department of Oncology, School of Medicine, Teaching Hospital "San Luigi Gonzaga", Section of General Surgery, Orbassano, Turin, Italy.
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- University of Turin, Department of Oncology, School of Medicine, Teaching Hospital "San Luigi Gonzaga", Section of General Surgery, Orbassano, Turin, Italy.
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- University of Turin, Department of Oncology, School of Medicine, Teaching Hospital "San Luigi Gonzaga", Section of General Surgery, Orbassano, Turin, Italy.
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- University of Turin, Department of Oncology, School of Medicine, Teaching Hospital "San Luigi Gonzaga", Section of General Surgery, Orbassano, Turin, Italy.
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- University of Turin, Department of Oncology, School of Medicine, Teaching Hospital "San Luigi Gonzaga", Section of General Surgery, Orbassano, Turin, Italy.
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- University of Turin, Department of Oncology, School of Medicine, Teaching Hospital "San Luigi Gonzaga", Section of General Surgery, Orbassano, Turin, Italy.
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[Epidemiology of chronic venous diseases]. Wien Med Wochenschr 2016; 166:260-3. [PMID: 27277219 DOI: 10.1007/s10354-016-0465-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2016] [Accepted: 05/13/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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AIM Overview of the recent knowledge in epidemiology of chronic venous diseases. METHODS Systematic search and discussion of recent studies concerning epidemiology of chronic venous diseases. RESULTS The more recent epidemiologic studies of venous diseases in which the CEAP classification was used showed a prevalence of 60-70 % CEAP clinical class C0 and C1, app. 25 % for C2 and C3 and up to 5 % for C4 to C6 with skin changes or venous ulcers. The incidence of varicose veins is app. 2 % per year. CONCLUSIONS Chronic venous diseases like varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency belong to the most frequent diseases in our adult population.
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Screening for lower extremity venous disease. Clin Imaging 2016; 40:325-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2015.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2015] [Accepted: 12/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Wittens C, Davies AH, Bækgaard N, Broholm R, Cavezzi A, Chastanet S, de Wolf M, Eggen C, Giannoukas A, Gohel M, Kakkos S, Lawson J, Noppeney T, Onida S, Pittaluga P, Thomis S, Toonder I, Vuylsteke M, Kolh P, de Borst GJ, Chakfé N, Debus S, Hinchliffe R, Koncar I, Lindholt J, de Ceniga MV, Vermassen F, Verzini F, De Maeseneer MG, Blomgren L, Hartung O, Kalodiki E, Korten E, Lugli M, Naylor R, Nicolini P, Rosales A. Editor's Choice - Management of Chronic Venous Disease: Clinical Practice Guidelines of the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS). Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2015; 49:678-737. [PMID: 25920631 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2015.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 505] [Impact Index Per Article: 56.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Robertson LA, Evans CJ, Lee AJ, Allan PL, Ruckley CV, Fowkes FGR. Incidence and risk factors for venous reflux in the general population: Edinburgh Vein Study. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2014; 48:208-14. [PMID: 24951373 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2014.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2014] [Accepted: 05/14/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE/BACKGROUND Chronic venous disease (CVD) is common, but the incidence of venous reflux, a precursor to this condition, is unknown. This study measured the incidence of venous reflux and associated risk factors, and examined the association between venous reflux and the incidence of CVD. METHODS In the Edinburgh Vein Study, a random sample of 1566 men and women aged 18-64 years were examined at baseline. Eight hundred and eighty of these patients were followed up 13 years and underwent an examination comprising clinical classification of CVD and duplex scanning of the deep and superficial systems to measure venous reflux ≥0.5 s. RESULTS The 13-year incidence of reflux was 12.7% (95% confidence interval [CI] 9.2-17.2), equivalent to an annual incidence of 0.9% (95% CI 0.7-1.3). The 13-year incidence of isolated superficial, isolated deep, and combined deep and superficial reflux was 8.8% (95% CI 5.6-12.0), 2.6% (95% CI 1.2-5.0), and 1.3% (95% CI 0.4-3.2), respectively. The highest incidence was in the great saphenous vein in the lower thigh (8.1%, 95% CI 5.4-11.8). There were no age or sex differences (p > .050). The risk of developing reflux was associated with being overweight (odds ratio [OR] 2.1, 95% CI 1.0-4.4) and with history of deep vein thrombosis (OR 11.3, 95% CI 1.0-132.3). Venous reflux at baseline was associated with new varicose veins at follow up (p < .001): the age- and sex-adjusted OR was 4.4 (95% CI 1.8-10.8) in those with isolated superficial reflux and 7.3 (95% CI 2.6-22.5) in those with combined deep and superficial reflux. CONCLUSION For every year of follow-up, around 1% of this adult population developed venous reflux. In two thirds of cases, the superficial system was affected. Venous reflux increased the risk of developing varicose veins, especially when combined deep and superficial reflux was present.
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- L A Robertson
- Centre for Population Health Sciences, Medical School, Teviot Place, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 9AG, UK.
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- Centre for Population Health Sciences, Medical School, Teviot Place, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 9AG, UK
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- Division of Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Radiology Department, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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Dharmarajah B, Lane TRA, Moore HM, Neumann HAM, Rabe E, Wittens CHA, Davies AH. The Future of Phlebology in Europe. Phlebology 2014; 29:181-185. [DOI: 10.1177/0268355514527046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background Worldwide superficial and deep venous diseases are common and associated with significant individual and socioeconomic morbidity. Increasing burden of venous disease requires Phlebology to define itself as an independent specialty representing not only patients but the multidisciplinary physicians involved in venous care. Methods & Results In this article the scope of venous disease in Europe and subsequent future governance for treatment in the region is discussed. Superficial venous disease is common with 26.9-68.6% of European populations reported to have C2-C6 disease according to the CEAP (Clinical severity, Aetiology, Anatomy and Pathophysiology) scoring system. However, a significant disparity is observed in the treatment of superficial venous disease across Europe. Post thrombotic syndrome (PTS) after deep vein thrombosis (DVT) contributes to the increasing burden of deep venous disease. Aggressive thrombus removal for acute ileofemoral DVT provides a cost-effective 14.4% risk reduction in the development of PTS. Additionally, deep venous lesions requiring endovascular intervention are being increasingly performed to prevent recurrent thrombosis. The European College of Phlebology (ECoP) has been formed to provide a responsible body for the care of the European patient with venous disease. The role of the ECoP includes unifying European member states through standardised guideline production, identification of research strategy and provision of training and accreditation of physicians. Conclusion Creation of a European venous disease specific speciality will provide a patient centred approach through understanding of the impact of disease in the region and delivery of high quality diagnostics and treatment from an appropriately certified Phlebologist.
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- Academic Section of Vascular Surgery, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Academic Section of Vascular Surgery, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Bonn, Germany
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- European Venous Centre Aachen-Maastricht, Maastricht University, The Netherlands
- Uniklinik Aachen, Germany
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- Academic Section of Vascular Surgery, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Str. 25, Bonn, Germany,
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Moore HM, Lane TRA, Thapar A, Franklin IJ, Davies AH. The European burden of primary varicose veins. Phlebology 2013; 28 Suppl 1:141-7. [PMID: 23482550 DOI: 10.1177/0268355512475118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The treatment of varicose veins has been demonstrated to improve quality of life, alleviate symptoms of depression and treat the complications of venous disease. This study aims to show the studies which contain information regarding the prevalence and distribution of venous disease. Then using the population and prevalence data for venous disease, and considering the cost of treating varicose veins, this study aims to analyse the treatment of varicose veins and assess whether there is a disparity between European countries. METHODS Relevant papers regarding the prevalence or incidence of venous disease were identified through searches of PubMed (1966 to October 2010). The search terms 'prevalence OR incidence' AND 'varicose veins or venous disease' were used. Population data, prevalence data and the number of varicose vein procedures performed in each country was obtained for 2010. RESULTS Four studies were included. From calculated values comparing the predicted and actual number of patients requiring treatment for venous disease, the UK, Finland and Sweden are potentially not treating all patients with C2 disease. In contrast to this, all other European countries represented are treating more patients, suggesting that they may be treating additional patients. There was up to a four-fold difference in the numbers of procedures per million population that were performed for varicose veins in different European countries. CONCLUSION There is a marked disparity across Europe between the predicted number of patients with varicose veins requiring treatment and the actual care given. The factors influencing this need more detailed investigation.
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- Academic Section of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery & Cancer, Imperial College School of Medicine, Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London W6 8RF, UK.
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Maggiori E, Bartoletti E, Mammucari M. Intradermal therapy (mesotherapy) with lymdiaral in chronic venous insufficiency and associated fibrosclerotic edema damage: a pilot study. J Altern Complement Med 2013; 19:777-81. [PMID: 23621392 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2012.0734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) induces alterations that cause fibrosclerotic edema of the subcutaneous tissue. This study examined the effects of a complex naturopathic compound with vasoactive and antiedema activities (Lymdiaral®) administered intradermally. PATIENTS 40 patients with signs and symptoms of CVI and associated fibrosclerotic edema of the subcutaneous tissue. OUTCOME MEASURES Efficacy was assessed by using clinical investigation, subjective and objective measures, and ultrasonography performed at baseline and after treatment. RESULTS Thirty-four patients completed the study; 6 of the original 40 (15%) had stopped for reasons unrelated to study treatment. The treatment was well tolerated. Fifteen adverse reactions were reported among a total of 378 doses administered (3.97%). None of these reactions were severe or required discontinuation of treatment. Subjective symptoms and objective measures improved, and ultrasonography showed statistically significant changes in hypodermal thickness of the medial aspect of the knees. CONCLUSIONS Its open-label design and small sample size notwithstanding, this study indicates that intradermal therapy, according to the recommendation of the Italian Society of Mesotherapy, may provide a valuable contribution to the treatment of CVI and related fibrosclerotic edema of the subcutaneous tissue by prolonging the local effect of the pharmacologically active compounds. Comparative studies are needed to identify the broader clinical and economic benefits of local therapy compared with other systemic therapies.
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- 1 Clinical Research of the Service of Aesthetic Medicine , Ospedale Generale San Giovanni Calibita Fatebenefratelli, Isola Tiberina, Rome, Italy
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Robertson L, Lee AJ, Evans CJ, Boghossian S, Allan PL, Ruckley CV, Fowkes F. Incidence of chronic venous disease in the Edinburgh Vein Study. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2013; 1:59-67. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2012.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2012] [Revised: 05/22/2012] [Accepted: 05/25/2012] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Lins EM, Barros JW, Appolônio F, Lima EC, Barbosa Junior M, Anacleto E. Perfil epidemiológico de pacientes submetidos a tratamento cirúrgico de varizes de membros inferiores. J Vasc Bras 2012. [DOI: 10.1590/s1677-54492012000400008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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CONTEXTO: A Doença Venosa Crônica (DVC) dos membros inferiores apresenta uma alta prevalência, estando a cirurgia para cura das varizes dos membros inferiores entre as mais frequentemente realizadas pelos cirurgiões vasculares. Apesar disso, não foi estabelecido, na cidade de Recife e zona metropolitana, o perfil epidemiológico dos pacientes que são submetidos a essa modalidade terapêutica. OBJETIVOS: O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o perfil epidemiológico dos pacientes suubmetidos à cirurgia para a cura das varizes dos membros inferiores. MATERIAL E MÉTODOS: Foram avaliados 201 pacientes submetidos ao tratamento cirúrgico de varizes dos membros inferiores, no Serviço de Cirurgia Vascular no Instituto de Medicina Integral Professor Fernando Figueira (IMIP), no período de agosto de 2006 a abril de 2007. Foram avaliados os seguintes parâmetros: sexo, idade, sedentarismo, sobrepeso e obesidade, e presença de ortostatismo prolongado durante atividade laboral. RESULTADOS: Do total de pacientes avaliados, 175 (87,1%) eram do sexo feminino e 26 (12,9%) do masculino. A faixa etária mais acometida foi a de 41 a 50 anos (32,3%), o sobrepeso estava presente em 38,8% dos pacientes, e a obesidade em 7,5% dos casos. O ortostatismo prolongado, durante a atividade laboral, estava presente em 82,1% dos pacientes avaliados. O grau de escolaridade mais comum, observado em 83,2% dos pacientes, foi de até oito anos de tempo de estudo. O sedentarismo foi encontrado em 69,2% dos pacientes. CONCLUSÃO: A maioria dos pacientes avaliados no presente estudo era do sexo feminino com idade maior que 40 anos, era sedentária e não apresentava sobrepeso ou obesidade, e desenvolvia atividades laborais com ortostatismo prolongado.
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Age, body mass index and severity of primary chronic venous disease. Biomed Pap Med Fac Univ Palacky Olomouc Czech Repub 2012; 155:367-71. [PMID: 22336650 DOI: 10.5507/bp.2011.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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AIM The aim of this cross-sectional prospective study was investigate whether there is a correlation between age, BMI and severity of chronic venous disease (CVD), evaluated clinically (CEAP classification) and anatomically (extent of the epifascial venous reflux). METHODS 213 patients, 65 males (30.5%, mean age 45.1 ± 13.9 years) and 148 females (69.5%, mean age 47.5 ± 13.5 years) were divided into three age categories: 18-40 years (40.8%), 41-74 years (56.3%) and ≥75years (2.8%). BMI was classified as normal weight (18.5 - <25 kg/m(2)), overweight (25 - <30 kg/m(2)) and obesity (≥30 kg/m(2)). Clinical examination of the lower limbs assessed presence and severity of venous signs as included in the CEAP classification. BMI was calculated. Anatomical extent of CVD was described as the number of segments of the superficial and perforating veins with documented reflux by duplex imaging. RESULTS Median age increased the number of insufficient venous segments (1 insufficient venous segment - median age 41.0 years, 5 insufficient venous segments - median age 51.0 years). The frequency of reflux in the superficial and perforating veins significantly increased with age (p<0.05). A statistically significant correlation was also found between age and the CEAP classification (p<0.01). This was more significant than the correlation between age and number of insufficient venous segments. In the whole group and in women the Spearman's correlation analysis revealed only a weak positive correlation between BMI and reflux in the superficial veins (r=0.145 respectively r=0.264) (p<0.05). No correlation was found in men (r=0.091). Weak positive correlation between BMI and stage of venous insufficiency (CEAP classification) was demonstrated for the whole group of patients (r=0.229, p<0.01), for women (r=0.293, p<0.05) and for men (r=0.245, p<0.01). Multiple linear regression showed age (p<0.0001) and BMI (p=0.049) as significant predictors of clinical grade according to the CEAP classification and the CEAP clinical class (p<0.0001) as a significant predictor of extent of the epifascial venous reflux. CONCLUSIONS The study confirmed the relationship between age, clinical (CEAP clinical class) and pathophysiological (extent of the venous reflux) severity of CVD Older age means an increased number of insufficient venous segments and increased risk of the clinical progression of CVD from varicose veins to chronic venous insufficiency (C(3)-C(6), trophic skin changes and venous ulcers). Our results support the BMI, in term of frequency of venous reflux, as a risk factor in the whole group of patients but only in women but not in men. Multiple linear regression showed BMI together with age as significant predictors of clinical grade of CVD (p<0.05) according to the CEAP classification. As regards the influence of BMI on clinical severity/grade of CVD (CEAP), the results of our study support BMI as an important risk factor.
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Akbulut B, Uçar HI, Oç M, Ikizler M, Yorgancioglu C, Dernek S, Böke E. Characteristics of venous insufficiency in western Turkey: VEYT-I study. Phlebology 2012; 27:374-7. [PMID: 22316598 DOI: 10.1258/phleb.2011.011100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Syndromes of venous hypertension and reduced venous clearance are important causes of morbidity and disability in patients with varicose venous disease. Published estimates of the prevalence of varicosities range from 7% to 55% in the adult population, with most studies demonstrating clinical varicose reflux in about 40% of the population where the frequency of venous insufficiency is believed to be higher in Westernized and industrialized nations, most likely due to differences in lifestyle and activity. Unfortunately, the prevalence in a Turkish population is not known. The goal of the VEYT-I study was to determine the characteristics of venous insufficiency in a Turkish population. METHOD Randomized patients who applied to a health-care centre were included in this study. The Tübingen questionnaire was used to evaluate the signs and symptoms of venous insufficiency and their seriousness in a Turkish population. Patients were additionally questioned on demographic data, education, working, living habits, quality of life and actual health status. RESULTS A total of 2167 patients were involved in this study. Four patients with chronic renal failure and 40 patients with congestive heart failure were excluded. In patients with venous insufficiency, 90.1% did not receive any therapy. In all, 51.53% of patients with venous insufficiency were men, and mean age was 56.9 ± 9.4. CONCLUSION The prevalence of venous insufficiency seems to be somewhat higher when compared with Western populations. One of the most prominent facts is that about 90% of patients with venous insufficiency did not receive any therapy. Therefore, disease-related complications or discomfort might emerge soon, and so more importance should be given to venous insufficiency. The VEYT-I study is a continuing database study and the target is to enlarge the study population.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kütahya Evliya C¸ elebi State Hospital, Kütahya, Turkey.
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Objective To analyse the prevalence and risk factors of varicose veins and chronic venous disease in Budapest. Method Data were collected using a questionnaire, as well as by performing physical and Doppler ultrasound examination of 566 adult inhabitants of Budapest and some neighbouring villages. Results The prevalence of lower-extremity varicose veins was 57.1% in the study population. Verified risk factors include advancing age, pregnancy, jobs requiring a lot of standing, blue-collar work and excess body weight. Neither female gender nor the use of oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy was identified as a contributing factor. Conclusion Hungarian prevalence data and risk factors seem to be similar to other European countries.
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- Semmelweis University, BudapestHungary
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- Semmelweis University, BudapestHungary
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- Semmelweis University, BudapestHungary
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Kakkos SK, Lampropoulos G, Papadoulas S, Ntouvas I, Tsolakis I. Seasonal variation in the incidence of superficial venous thrombophlebitis. Thromb Res 2010; 126:98-102. [PMID: 20553952 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2010.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2009] [Revised: 02/16/2010] [Accepted: 04/29/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Previous studies have demonstrated an increased frequency and severity of symptoms due to varicose veins during summer. However there is no data on their complications, including superficial venous thrombophlebitis (SVT). The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that SVT follows a seasonal pattern. MATERIALS AND METHODS During the two-year period between January 2007 and December 2008, inclusive, 123 patients with SVT were evaluated, including 60 females and 63 males. In 8 patients (6.5%) an additional and/or other predisposing factor was present. On presentation, SVT was complicated by thrombus extension to the proximal deep system in 5 cases (4.1%); above-knee SVT was present in 4 of these 5 cases. RESULTS SVT occurred more often during the months of May through October (monthly incidence of 7.3 cases) compared to remaining of the year (monthly incidence of 2.9 cases). SVT showed a peak in June and July with 33.3% of all SVTs occurring during these two months (monthly incidence of 10.25 cases). Using time-series statistics SVT occurrence showed a periodical seasonal pattern (p=0.003). Although a seasonal pattern was evident in all patient subgroups, this was significant only in males and patients with below-knee SVT. CONCLUSIONS SVT showed a clear seasonal pattern of occurrence, with a significant rise during summer time. Although a possible explanation of this observation could be poor patient compliance and suboptimal usage of elastic stockings during the hot Mediterranean summer, further studies to investigate the cause, clinical significance and preventive methods of this complication are justified.
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- Stavros K Kakkos
- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Patras Medical School, Patras, Greece.
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Wilmanns C, Casey A, Schinzel H, Walter PK. Superficial thrombophlebitis in varicose vein disease: the particular role of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase. Phlebology 2010; 26:135-9. [PMID: 20881312 DOI: 10.1258/phleb.2009.009075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to compare the genetic background of superficial (SVT) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). METHODS Factor V (FV)-Leiden (G16891A)-, factor II(G20210A)-mutations, protein C- and S, as well as methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) polymorphisms at C677T and A1298C, and serum homocysteine levels (hcy) were determined in 29 patients with SVT and 26 with DVT. Findings FV- and -II-mutations were less frequent in patients with SVT (2/3) compared with DVT (9/5), respectively (P < 0.002 in case of FV). However, the frequency of the MTHFR C677T polymorphism was significantly higher in patients with SVT compared with DVT (CT 12 versus 10, and TT 7 versus 1, respectively, P << 0.001). The distribution of the MTHFR A1298C genotype and serum hcy levels was similar in both patient groups. Protein S-deficiency was recorded once (SVT). Interpretation These results suggest that the MTHFR C677T-mutant genetically predisposes its carriers to SVT which may contribute to hypercoagulation in pre-existing varicose vein disease.
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- C Wilmanns
- Department of General Surgery, Klinikum Bad Hersfeld, Seilerweg 29, 36251 Bad Hersfeld, Germany.
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Evaluation of Telangiectasia Treatment Results Using an Electro-Optical Synergy Method. POLISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY 2010. [DOI: 10.2478/v10035-010-0023-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Therapeutic Options and Patterns of Prescription in Chronic Venous Disorders: Results of a 3-Year Survey in Italy. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2009; 38:511-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2009.05.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2008] [Accepted: 05/18/2009] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Chiesa R, Marone EM, Limoni C, Volonté M, Schaefer E, Petrini O. Effect of chronic venous insufficiency on activities of daily living and quality of life: correlation of demographic factors with duplex ultrasonography findings. Angiology 2007; 58:440-9. [PMID: 17875957 DOI: 10.1177/0003319706292012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The study evaluates to what extent symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and functional venous incompetence as investigated using color-coded duplex ultrasonography may interfere with activities of daily living (ADLs). This study comprises a cross-sectional survey conducted in urban areas surrounding 24 Italian cities. A spontaneous sample of 5,187 subjects (4,457 women [mean age, 54 years] and 730 men [mean age, 61 years]), selected by advertising on television and in newspapers, underwent a clinical examination that included duplex ultrasonography in 3 vein segments in both legs to determine the presence and severity of venous reflux. Subjective perception of lower limb symptoms of CVI and the effect of leg problems on the ability to perform normal ADLs are assessed by means of a self-administered questionnaire. Most of the respondents have some CVI symptoms, with women being 1.5 to 3 times as likely as men to report leg symptoms. The risk of developing the most frequent subjective symptoms such as heaviness and tiredness in the legs is not statistically significantly different for younger subjects compared with older subjects. Advanced age is considered to be a relevant risk factor only for heat sensation and swollen legs. Persons living in southern Italy are at higher risk of almost all lower limb symptoms. Results of duplex ultrasonography performed on 3875 subjects show that fewer than 1 in 5 young persons, regardless of sex, manifest some degree of venous reflux (primarily mild symptoms). The risk of developing venous incompetence increases rapidly with age until it triples among subjects 50 years and older. Adjusting for all other factors, men are on average 1.5 times as likely as childless women to have venous reflux, and the risk increases in the case of family history of CVI or (among women) in the case of past pregnancies. More women than men report that their leg problems affect their ADLs. Pregnancy and living in the south contribute to a reduction in the ability to perform most heavy housework. Although milder lower limb symptoms such as evening heaviness and tiredness in the legs may begin early in life, venous reflux and related symptoms of heat sensation and swollen legs become more pronounced with age, and their severity can be disabling for those afflicted.
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- Scientific Institute Hospital San Raffaele, "Vita-Salute" University, Milan, Italy
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Chiesa R, Marone EM, Limoni C, Volontè M, Petrini O. Chronic venous disorders: Correlation between visible signs, symptoms, and presence of functional disease. J Vasc Surg 2007; 46:322-30. [PMID: 17600668 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2007.04.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2007] [Accepted: 04/07/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of chronic venous disorders (CVD) in different demographic groups in Italy and to provide correlations between patterns of valve incompetence and clinical feature of disease severity. METHODS Advertisements in television and newspapers in 53 Italian cities were used to solicit 16,251 subjects (13,826 women, mean age 50.4 years; 2,425 men, mean age 59.1 years). They underwent a clinical examination of the lower limbs, including presence and severity of visible signs (CEAP classification), and assessment of functional disease by color-coded duplex ultrasound imaging. RESULTS Varicose veins and telangiectases were the most common objective signs in both men and women. Older people were more severely affected. Telangiectases were more frequent in women, and men had a higher incidence of trunk varices, trophic changes, and venous reflux. Frequency of both visible and functional venous disease increased with family history and body mass index. Presence of reflux correlated positively with increasing CEAP grade of visible disease (Pfor trend < .0001 for all superficial venous segments). A large number of subjects, especially women, complained of subjective symptoms in the legs, and the presence of symptoms correlated almost always positively with both worsening of visible findings (P for trend < .001) and presence of hemodynamic change in both genders. CONCLUSIONS The frequency of reflux increased with the severity of visible signs of disease as described by the CEAP classification. In men, the occurrence of subjective symptoms was mostly correlated with functional disorders.
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- Roberto Chiesa
- Vita-Salute University, Scientific Institute H. San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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Chiesa R, Marone EM, Limoni C, Volonté M, Schaefer E, Petrini O. Demographic Factors and Their Relationship with the Presence of CVI Signs in Italy: The 24-Cities Cohort Study. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2005; 30:674-80. [PMID: 16055355 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2005.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2005] [Revised: 06/07/2005] [Accepted: 06/24/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a common progressive disease, the deterioration rate depending on specific risk factors. Demographic characteristics associated with the prevalence of objective signs of CVI were evaluated in a cross-sectional population study in Italy. METHODS A sample of 5247 people selected by advertising in television and newspapers in 24 Italian cities underwent a clinical examination of the lower limbs, including colour-coded duplex ultrasonography, to determine the presence and severity of CVI. Of these, 4288 subjects provided demographic data that could be analysed by multiple logistic regression model using sex, age, region and family history as covariates. RESULTS Women were four or more times as likely as men to develop telangiectasia, whilst males had a two-fold increased risk of trunk varices. Age was the main risk factor for vein varicosis in the female population, with women aged over 50 years being almost five times as likely as those aged 29 or less to show trunk varices. Females living in the southern regions had a two-fold increase in risk of developing CVI signs and the risk increased by at least 1.3 times in multiparous women. A positive familial history of disease increased the risk for varicose veins. CONCLUSIONS Demographic characters such as sex, advanced age, living in the southern regions, number of pregnancies and a family history of CVI were all contributing risk factors for the development of CVI in Italy.
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- Vita-Salute University, Scientific Institute H. San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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