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Venous Insufficiency Definition
Common names:
  • Poor Circulation in Veins
  • Poor Vein Circulation
  • Vein Circulation Problem
  • Vein Insufficiency
  • Venous Insufficiency
  • Venous Stasis
A person with venous insufficiency has damaged veins in the legs. The damaged veins do not allow blood to flow back to the heart properly, resulting in swelling of the legs. This condition can lead to the formation of varicose veins, stasis dermatitis, peripheral neuropathy and skin ulcers. Images

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Last Updated: Oct 10, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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