Background
Perrin M, Ramelet AA. Pharmacological treatment of primary chronic venous disease: rationale, results, and unanswered questions. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2010
Review of the complex pathophysiological mechanisms responsible for symptoms and signs of primary chronic venous disease that allow the identification of targets for pharmacological treatment. The results of chronic venous disease treatment with venoactive drugs were emphasized and presented in the form of recommendations.
VEIN-Term©: updated terminology of chronic venous disorders. Recent clarifications to venous terminology are clearing the confusion that once surrounded many commonly used venous terms.
A significant step forward in the management of CVD has occurred with the recent publication of the VEIN-Term© consensus document. This vital project….