CVI treatable.: Chronic venous insufficiency is due to malfunctioning of valves in the superficial, deep or both venous systems. Although not reversible, it is treatable. The superficial valves, if leaking, can be closed via laser. The deep valves are treated symptomatically with elevation, compression hose, possibly lymphedema massage and compression pumps. The goal is to prevent worsening of the cvi
Answered 10/31/2014
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Post thrombotic: Use of a compression stocking is helpful,but to get the best outcomes it is important to place the stocking on before leg is dependent Also moisturizer the skin before placing stocking to avoid dry skin issue
Answered 4/9/2017
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