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Prevalence of chronic venous insufficiency and deep vein thrombosis in cirrhotic patients
SummaryPeople with cirrhosis of the liver are at risk for complications that can worsen their quality of life and increase morbidity and mortality. Contrary to previous beliefs, cirrhosis does not protect against the development of thromboembolic events,
Leonardo da Cruz Renó +11 more
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Heritability of chronic venous disease [PDF]
Varicose veins without skin changes have a prevalence of approximately 20% in Northern and Western Europe whereas advanced chronic venous insufficiency affects about 3% of the population. Genetic risk factors are thought to play an important role in the aetiology of both these chronic venous diseases (CVD).
Fiebig, Andreas +7 more
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Genetics in chronic venous disease [PDF]
Chronic venous disease is highly prevalent in the Western world, with varicose veins being the most common form of clinical manifestation. With recent developments in sequencing technology, clinicians and geneticists alike are embarking on a journey to identify and unravel the genetic candidates of chronic venous disease.
Yasmin, Grant +2 more
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Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) [PDF]
This collection of articles in Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) brings together scientists and practitioners from the breadth of public health and the social sciences to demonstrate how geospatial perspectives can contribute to understanding and ...
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Anatomical Extent of Venous Reflux
Despite the recognition of the importance of the anatomical extent of venous reflux, its description in medical literature is inconsistent in terms and classifications. Recent international consensus documents provide clear definitions for the three main
Fedor Lurie
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What went wrong? The flawed concept of cerebrospinal venous insufficiency [PDF]
In 2006, Zamboni reintroduced the concept that chronic impaired venous outflow of the central nervous system is associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), coining the term of chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency ('CCSVI'). The diagnosis of 'CCSVI' is
Schreiber, SJ +13 more
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Aneurysms of the superficial venous system: classification and treatment
Superficial venous aneurysms are rarely described and they may remain indolent or become the source for pulmonary emboli. A system of classification and treatment protocol according to size and location is proposed.
Ronald G. Bush, Peggy Bush
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Chronic Hepatic Venous Ischemia Secondary to Venous Outflow Insufficiency Causes Chronic Rejection in Pediatric Liver Transplant Recipients [PDF]
Background: Venous ischemia in a closed compartment results in congestion, impeded blood supply, cell death and a cascade of events that involves immune system to remove cellular debris.
Magd A. Kotb +9 more
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The inflammatory reaction during chronic venous disease of lower limbs.
Chronic venous disease (CVD) is an insufficiency of distal veins caused by their partial or total obstruction, endothelial distension and functional disorders. Chronic venous disease of lower limbs is common problem and affects millions of people.
Piotr Radziwon +7 more
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Community Nurses' Judgement and Decision Making for the Management of Venous Leg Ulceration [PDF]
Management of leg ulceration is an important part of community nurses’ workload but previous evidence suggests the quality of diagnosis and treatment of venous leg ulceration may be below that which should be expected.
Adderley, Una
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