Abstract:Chronic venous disease (CVD) is a progressive condition that affects a significant percentage of the population. Clinical manifestation of CVD differs between the patients: from asymptomatic patients with esthetic problems only to the very severe stages (including venous leg ulcer) that significantly decrease the quality of life (Qol). Although the varicose vein patients can be asymptomatic and they decide for treatment only for cosmetic reasons, many of them present the symptoms and/or signs of CVD, including… Show more
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