Chronic Venous Insufficiency

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What is chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)?

  • Lower-extremity veins/valves are damaged

  • Cannot efficiently return blood toward heart

  • Blood pools in veins


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What are risk factors for CVI?

  • Age

  • Female sex

  • Obesity

  • Pregnancy

  • Prolonged sitting

  • Prolonged standing


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What are signs and symptoms of CVI?

  • Leg swelling

  • Varicose veins

  • Aching/heaviness/cramping

  • Itching

  • Redness

  • Skin ulcers around legs/ankles


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How is CVI treated?

  • Compression stockings

  • Leg elevation

  • May perform varicose vein stripping

  • Goal: improve venous return and decrease swelling