Varicose veins are caused by malfunctioning valves that allow blood to pool in the veins of the legs. The great saphenous vein is the most common culprit, according to medical specialists. While the ...

As described above, the underlying pathologic process behind the formation of varicose veins lies within both deep and superficial reflux. Conventional teaching suggests that the underlying truncal or ...

April 1, 2003 — Both laser and radiofrequency therapy successfully treat greater saphenous vein (GSV) reflux, according to two presentations on March 29 at the Society for Interventional Radiology ...

The great saphenous vein is a large venous blood vessel running near the inside surface of the leg from the ankle to the groin. It arises from the dorsal venous arch at the top (dorsum) of the foot ...

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For years, Eileen Benfari lived with the all the misery varicose veins can produce - swollen legs and pain that, as it gradually increased, sapped her ability to enjoy life's simple pleasures. "I was ...

Distended and twisted veins in the legs known as varicose veins are a common venous disorder that can result in skin ulcers and venous thrombosis. They are characterized by reflux, incompetent venous ...

The VIVA Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the field of vascular medicine through education and research, today announced results from the Late-Breaking Clinical Trials ...

A study proves that diode laser treatment of varicose veins is highly effective in the vast majority of cases. Preliminary analysis of a three-year study into varicose veins suggests that laser ...