21/07/2025
ΠΡΟΤΥΠΟ ΚΕΝΤΡΟ ΠΡΟΛΗΨΗΣ, ΔΙΑΓΝΩΣΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΕΛΑΧΙΣΤΑ ΕΠΕΜΒΑΤΙΚΗΣ ΧΕΙΡΟΥΡΓΙΚΗΣ
Venous insufficiency comprises a constellation of symptoms and clinical manifestations ranging from asymptomatic spider veins and varicose veins to venous leg ulcers. Chronic venous disease is often conflated with chronic venous insufficiency; however, by strict definition, chronic venous disease encompasses the entirety of venous disorders, whereas chronic venous insufficiency denotes the more advanced forms of venous disorders, such as edema, skin manifestations (e.g., hyperpigmentation), and healed or active venous ulcers. Varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency of the legs are among the most frequent vascular conditions, affecting millions of people worldwide.
Chronic venous insufficiency is mainly due to venous hypertension, the cause of which can be structural or functional. Treatment is aimed at decreasing venous hypertension through conservative, nonprocedural management.
