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Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and tortuous. The term commonly refers to the veins on the leg, although varicose veins can occur elsewhere. Veins have leaflet valves to prevent blood from flowing backwards (retrograde). Leg muscles pump the veins to return blood to the heart, against the effects of gravity. When veins become varicose, the leaflets of the valves no longer meet properly, and the valves do not work. This allows blood to flow backwards and they enlarge even more. Varicose veins are most common in the superficial veins of the legs, which are subject to high pressure when standing. Besides cosmetic problems, varicose veins are often painful, especially when standing or walking. They often itch, and scratching them can cause ulcers. Serious complications are rare. Non-surgical treatments include sclerotherapy, elastic stockings, elevating the legs, and exercise. The traditional surgical treatment has been vein stripping to remove the affected veins. Newer, less invasive treatments which seal the main leaking vein on the thigh are available. Alternative techniques, such as ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy, radiofrequency ablation and endovenous laser treatment, are available as well. Because most of the blood in the legs is returned by the deep veins, the superficial veins, which return only about 10 per cent of the total blood of the legs, can usually be removed or ablated without serious harm. Varicose veins are distinguished from reticular veins (blue veins) and telangiectasias (spider veins), which also involve valvular insufficiency, by the size and location of the veins. Many patients who suffer with varicose veins seek out the assistance of physicians who specialize in vein care. These physicians are called phlebologists.

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The Dermatology Center, UC Irvine, 949 824 0606. Foam sclerotherapy for leg veins. Unsightly leg veins are best removed with sclerotherapy in 95% of cases. Varicose veins are best removed with stab avulsion or CootTouch endovenous ablation (CTEV). Science and research at UCI. www.drzachary.net
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A man with a painful wound on his leg and is sent for varicose vein surgery.. This series explores the conditions and ailments that leave many of us a little red-faced and aims to de-stigmatise common complaints. www.youtube.com
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A man revisits the clinic following treatment for varicose veins. This series explores the conditions and ailments that leave many of us a little red-faced and aims to de-stigmatise common complaints. www.youtube.com
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See how to apply and use Covermark Camouflage makeup to hide tattoos, birthmarks, varicose veins etc. Waterproof. Lasts all day. Available from The Garden Pharmacy in Covent Garden, or online at www.garden.co.uk
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www.VeinsRepair.com. Living with the shame of varicose veins for fear the treatment is too complicated, painful and risky? Great news - Our laser varicose vein removal treatment is both innovative and it's a minimally invasive outpatient treatment procedure. Our offices for laser vein removal are located in the San Jose Bay Area. For more information, visit Dr. Kaplan's site at http
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Learn how varicose veins can be caused. (A video from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston)
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Varicose veins are swollen veins that lie under the skin. They usually affect the legs, particularly the calf and sometimes the thigh. Find out more information here: bit.ly The content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.
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www.varizes.med.br The VeinViewer. Hailed by Time Magazine as one of the best inventions of 2004, the VeinViewer was initially developed to aid blood sampling and phlebotomies. After using/ researching with the VeinViewer for more than 2 years, Clinica Miyake team decided to post this video to share what technology can help on phlebology diagnosis and treatment.Veinviewer veinviewer veinviewer veinviewer Clinica Miyake Team: Kasuo Miyake, MD, PhD (Medical Director -CRM 68.778) Flavio Duarte, MD; Rodrigo Kikuchi, MD; John Davidson, MD; Hiroshi Miyake, MD, PhD. Filmed by: CM Team and Wilson Langeani. Edited by: Wilson Langeani. Augmented reality in medicine. Realidade aumentada na medicina, varizes, telangiectasias, face, laser, vein viewer, Novo Tratamento Varizes vasinhos
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Manila Bulletin--MANILA, Philippines - -Varicose veins- are veins under the skin that have become stretched and swollen. This disfiguring and sometimes painful condition usually occurs in the legs as a result of the strain imposed on the valves in the ... - Date : Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:39:50 GMT+00:00
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Cardiovascular disease: vascular disease * Circulatory system pathology (I70 �I99, 440 �456)

Arteries, arterioles
and capillaries

Cardiovascular disease: vascular disease * Circulatory system pathology (I70 �I99, 440 �456)

Arteries, arterioles
and capillaries
Inflammation
Arteritis (Aortitis) * Buerger's disease
Arterial occlusive disease/
peripheral vascular disease
ArteriosclerosisAtherosclerosis (Foam cell, Fatty streak, Atheroma, Intermittent claudication) * Monckeberg's arteriosclerosis * Arteriolosclerosis (Hyaline, Hyperplastic, oxycholesterol, cholesterol, LDL, trans fat)
StenosisRenal artery stenosis * Carotid artery stenosis
OtherFibromuscular dysplasia * Degos disease * Aortoiliac occlusive disease * Raynaud's phenomenon/Raynaud's disease * Erythromelalgia
Arteries, arterioles
and capillaries
subgroup |groupstyle=background-color: MistyRose |Inflammation |Arteritis (Aortitis) * Buerger's disease |Arterial occlusive disease/
peripheral vascular disease |
ArteriosclerosisAtherosclerosis (Foam cell, Fatty streak, Atheroma, Intermittent claudication) * Monckeberg's arteriosclerosis * Arteriolosclerosis (Hyaline, Hyperplastic, oxycholesterol, cholesterol, LDL, trans fat)
StenosisRenal artery stenosis * Carotid artery stenosis
OtherFibromuscular dysplasia * Degos disease * Aortoiliac occlusive disease * Raynaud's phenomenon/Raynaud's disease * Erythromelalgia
Vascular malformation
Arteriovenous fistula * Telangiectasia (Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia)
Vascular nevus
Spider angioma * Halo nevus * Cherry hemangioma



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