Treatment of chronic venous insufficiency of the lower extremities
The article discusses up-to-date concepts of the prevalence, pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of chronic venous diseases and chronic venous insufficiency of the lower extremities.
M. N. Kudykin
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Skin erythrodiapedesis during chronic venous disorders [PDF]
Background: Extravasation of erythrocytes (erythrodiapedesis [ED]) is currently included among causes of skin damage in legs with chronic venous disorders (CVD) and ascribed to venular hypertension.
Alberto Caggiati+3 more
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Cerebral venous hemodynamic abnormalities in episodic and chronic migraine [PDF]
Alterations of cerebral venous drainage have been demonstrated in chronic migraine (CM), suggesting that cerebral venous hemodynamic abnormalities (CVHAs) play a role in this condition.
Di Biase, A+7 more
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A systematic review of cost-effectiveness analyses of complex wound interventions reveals optimal treatments for specific wound types. [PDF]
BackgroundComplex wounds present a substantial economic burden on healthcare systems, costing billions of dollars annually in North America alone.
Antony, Jesmin+7 more
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Arterial and venous insufficiency are two major causes of chronic wounds with different etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical manifestations. With recent advancements in clinical examination, clinicians are able to obtain an accurate diagnosis of the ...
Szu-Han Wang+5 more
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Chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins of the lower extremities
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) of the lower extremities manifests itself in various clinical spectrums, ranging from asymptomatic but cosmetic problems to severe symptoms, such as venous ulcer.
Y. Youn, Juyong Lee
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Lower leg compression and its biomechanical effects on the soft tissues of the leg [PDF]
Elastic compression of the lower leg is the traditional preventive and curative treatment of venous insufficiency. After presenting the medical strategies related to compression therapies, this chapter develops current advances in clinics as well as in engineering and outline the more important knowledge arising from this review.
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Chronic dermatomycoses of the foot as risk factors for acute bacterial cellulitis of the leg: A case-control study [PDF]
Objective: To assess the role of foot dermatomycosis ( tinea pedis and onychomycosis) and other candidate risk factors in the development of acute bacterial cellulitis of the leg.
Bardur Sigurgeirsson+13 more
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"I'm Just Overwhelmed": Investigating Physical Therapy Accessibility and Technology Interventions for People with Disabilities and/or Chronic Conditions [PDF]
Many individuals with disabilities and/or chronic conditions (da/cc) experience symptoms that may require intermittent or on-going medical care. However, healthcare is an often-overlooked domain for accessibility work, where access needs associated with temporary and long-term disability must be addressed to increase the utility of physical and digital
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Pseudo-Kaposi's Sarcoma Because of Suction-Socket Lower Limb Prosthesis [PDF]
Pseudo-Kaposi sarcoma is a benign reactive vascular proliferation mainly involving the lower legs, which can be related to acquired chronic venous insufficiency or congenital arteriovenous malformations.
Requena, L, Trindade, F
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