Varicose veins are enlarged veins that are visible through the skin and may appear as blue or purple twisted, knot-like cords. Varicose veins can occur anywhere in the body, but are more commonly ...

“Other things such as age and working in occupations with prolonged sitting or standing increase the risk of developing varicose veins,” said Valerie Faryman, a nurse practitioner in the ...

Varicose veins are an early manifestation of chronic venous insufficiency. Although the risk factors associated with varicose veins are well described, the basic pathophysiology leading to venous ...

Vein ligation and stripping is generally done on large varicose veins. It also can be done to prevent venous skin ulcers from returning after treatment. You want to get rid of varicose veins for ...

As a result of superficial valve incompetence, high pressure is transmitted to small subcutaneous veins, which become dilated tortuous clusters of varicose veins (Figure 1B). Although valve reflux ...