Foot venous pressure measurement for evaluation of lower limb venous insufficiency

Some observations on venous pressure estimations in the lower limb.

In this paper we report an investigation of venous pressures during exercise in ambulant patients. The investigation was undertaken because we wished to assess more accurately the abnormal venous mechanisms in patients complaining of swollen, painful or ulcerated legs. Phlebography, upon which great reliance has formerly been placed, has two limitations. Firstly, it yields only a knowledge of a...

Imaging of Lower Extremity Venous Insufficiency

Varicose veins are common in Western populations, affecting an estimated 22–29% of the population. About 5% of these people have venous edema, skin changes, or venous ulcers. Varicosities are more commonly found in women, and the Framingham study showed that 10% of women younger than 30 years and 77% of women older than 70 years have varicose veins. Risk factors include family history, advancin...

venoplasty and venous stenting in patients with chronic venous insufficiency in the lower extremities

background: venoplasty and stenting is a minimally invasive therapy that can be used for patients with deep venous insufficiency in the lower extremities. this study aimed at investigating the effect of venoplasty and venous stenting in patients with chronic venous insufficiency in the lower limbs. methods : this prospective case-series study recruited patients with chronic deep venous insuffic...

Determination of Central Venous Pressure from Intraocular Pressure

Background: In many clinical situations, knowledge of central venous pressure (CVP) is important.  Measurement of CVP is not always possible. Objective: To determine if intraocular pressure (IOP) can be used as an estimate for CVP. Methods: IOP and CVP were measured concurrently in 30 candidates of coronary artery bypass graft surgery.  Those with carotid artery or jugular venous diseases as we...

Construction and validation of a quality of life questionnaire in chronic lower limb venous insufficiency