Chronic venous disease - three important steps to prevent and treat

Chronic venous disease is one of the commonest conditions that affect those above the age of 50. It is unique to humans as we maintain an upright posture. The increased pressure on the veins of the legs causes venous hypertension and thereafter, the veins in the legs become "incompetent". This results in varicosities and changes in the skin. We can control, prevent and treat this condition by three simple methods that are mentioned in this video. A few exercises that may be beneficial are also demonstrated.

Prescribed Exercise With Compression vs Compression Alone in Treating Patients With Venous Leg Ulcers. A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Andrew Jull, RN, PhD; Julia Slark, RN, PhD; John Parsons, PhD. JAMA Dermatology 2018;154(11):1304-1311.

doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.3281


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