The venous anatomy ... leg is made up of two axial systems, a superficial and a deep venous system. The superficial system lies above the muscle fascia in the subcutaneous tissues. The principal ...

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

As the cold of winter fades, spring brings a fresh sense of renewal—and for many, it’s the first time in months they’ll be ...

You want to get rid of varicose veins for cosmetic reasons and you don't have other health problems that would make surgery more risky. Your legs ache, swell, or feel heavy, especially after prolonged ...

However, cosmetics aside, the leg fatigue and heaviness that is associated with chronic venous insufficiency in the presence of varicose veins can be disabling. The treatment of superficial vein ...