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Current Best Practice in the Management of Varicose Veins
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2022 Mark Steven Whiteley The Whiteley Clinic, Guildford, GU2 7RF, UKCorrespondence: Mark Steven Whiteley, The Whiteley Clinic, 1 Stirling House, Stirling Road, Guildford, GU2 7RF, UK, Tel +44 330 058 1850, Email mark@thewhiteleyclinic.co.ukAbstract: This ...
Whiteley MS
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Genome-wide association analysis and replication in 810,625 individuals with varicose veins
Nature Communications, 2022 Although varicose veins are a common condition, the genetic basis is not well understood. Here, the authors find genetic variants associated with varicose veins and show that a higher polygenic risk score for varicose veins correlates with a greater ...
Waheed-Ul-Rahman Ahmed +10 more
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Varicose veins and its risk factors among nurses at Dhulikhel hospital: a cross sectional study
BMC Nursing, 2020 Background Women in nursing professions are at high risk for developing varicose veins as it requires physical work and prolonged standing. The aim of the study is to estimate the current prevalence of varicose veins among nurses at Dhulikhel Hospital ...
Regan Shakya +3 more
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Prevalence and awareness of varicose veins among teachers in Abha, Saudi Arabia
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2020 Background: Teachers, compelled by the nature of their profession, are required to stand for a significant amount of time. This prolonged standing, being one of the risk factors for venous insufficiency, puts them at risk to develop varicose veins. Hence,
Abdullah Dalboh +3 more
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Global impact and contributing factors in varicose vein disease development
SAGE Open Medicine, 2022 Varicose veins are convoluted, expanded, and stretched subcutaneous veins of the lower leg and are the most frequently reported medical condition. This condition has a higher prevalence in Western and developed countries. Inadequacy of the valves results
Aamir Sharif +2 more
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Surgical Treatment of Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremities
Неотложная медицинская помощь, 2023 The review presents an analysis of relevant literature on the surgical treatment of varicose veins of the lower extremities. Modern methods of surgical intervention for varicose veins are considered: open operations, methods of thermal ablation of the ...
I. P. Mikhailov +2 more
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Pathophysiology of varicose veins.
Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders, 2017 Varicose veins, a common problem with effects on quality of life, account for a significant cost burden on the health care system. Despite their prevalence, the pathophysiologic mechanism of varicose veins remains incompletely understood. The fundamental issue is whether venous hypertension and valvular incompetence precede and influence the ...
Benjamin N. Jacobs +3 more
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Superficial venous reflux: Assessment and treatment by endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) [PDF]
, 2011 More than 40,000 patients undergo treatment for superficial venous incompetence (varicose veins) in the UK each year. Previously the majority underwent conventional surgery with its associated inconvenience and morbidity. Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA)
Theivacumar, Nadarajah Selvalingam
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Efficacy of Implementing Nursing Educational Program on Reduction of Risk of Varicose Veins among Nurses at Tanta University Hospital [PDF]
Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal, 2022 Background: Varicose veins are one of the most common occupational diseases that haveaffected many nurses worldwide. This study aimed to: Evaluate the efficacy of implementingnursing educational program on reduction of risk of varicose veins among nurses
Zeinab Bahgat +4 more
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Varicose Veins: Role of Mechanotransduction of Venous Hypertension [PDF]
International Journal of Vascular Medicine, 2012 Varicose veins affect approximately one-third of the adult population and result in significant psychological, physical, and financial burden. Nevertheless, the molecular pathogenesis of varicose vein formation remains unidentified.
Hussein M. Atta
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