Ultrasound is not necessary when computed tomography is performed. The role of venous duplex ultrasound (US) of the legs in patients with suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) is not clear with the advent ...

Chronic venous disease of the lower extremity is a very common condition in the United States. It is estimated that 3% to 8% of the US population has symptomatic lower-extremity venous insufficiency ...

Early recognition of chronic venous insufficiency helps improve outcome and reduces the need for surgical intervention. Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) affects 10% to 35% of adults in the United ...

The risk of venous thromboembolism, particularly deep venous thrombosis, after knee arthroscopy, surgically assisted arthroscopy, or treatment of lower extremity fracture may be substantial in ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 80-year-old obese woman with high blood pressure that is being controlled with nifedipine and losartan. Over a year ago, I noticed that my small toe on my left foot was ...

Obesity is a risk factor for chronic venous disease. However, the mechanisms behind this association are poorly understood. We tested the hypothesis that obese subjects have a higher diurnal leg ...

Stasis dermatitis, or venous eczema, is an inflammatory skin pathology that develops as a result of impaired venous drainage, most commonly in the lower limbs. Often associated with peripheral pitting ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 80-year-old obese woman with high blood pressure that is being controlled with nifedipine and losartan. Over a year ago, I noticed that my small toe on my left foot was ...

I conducted a survey of the English-language literature on topics relevant to the diagnosis and initial treatment of VTE in patients with cancer. Patients with cancer are at increased risk for VTE ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Physiologic changes in the venous and arterial systems occur in women during pregnancy, but data are lacking to ...

Chronic limb threatening ischaemia (CLTI), also known as critical limb ischaemia, is a severe blockage in the arteries of the lower extremities. It is an advanced stage of peripheral arterial disease.

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways Venous hypertension is high blood pressure in the veins, often in ...