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vascular professional | issue 02 · 2022

WITH HIGH-TECH

against varicose veins

About 50 percent of all adults suffer from Diagnosis of the disease
varicose veins, most often they are found on the
The color duplex examination is standard
calf or the inside of the leg. Varicose veins are not
worldwide.
only removed for aesthetic reasons, treatment
is usually also necessary from a medical point of The patient stands in front of the examiner, who
view. strokes the veins with the transducer and can
thus see whether a first venous disease is hidden
Varices are among the most common vascular
diseases. Patients suffer from unsightly tortuous behind the visually disturbing appearance.

veins, heavy or swollen legs. Many of those
affected are not aware that this is more than an
aesthetic problem. Without treatment, the risk
of edema, phlebitis or thrombosis is significantly
increased.

What are varicose veins? It is very fascinating for patients to recognize

Varicose veins are sack-like, enlarged, superficial their own venous valves, together with the
veins with a usually typical winding or tangling. doctor they can explore their venous system.
The damage can affect the entire vein or just a The examination is absolutely painless and there
few sections. The blood sinks in the legs, there is no radiation exposure. Another advantage of
is an overload and congestion symptoms. The this examination is the possibility to mark the
venous valves can no longer close, ultimately diseased veins during the examination. This

resulting in heavy legs, reddening of the skin, so-called “mapping” enables a “tailor-made”
overheating and can even lead to thrombosis or, operation or intervention. Modern interventions
in the worst cases, to pulmonary embolism. can be carried out more efficiently and gently.

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