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Is venous stasis considered reversible?

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No: No only treatable and controllable.

Answered 8/20/2020

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Not reversible: Generally venous stasis refers to the discoloration of the skin and other skin changes that are manifestations of long standing venous insufficiency. When these changes occur they are not reversible. However all is not lost. The key is to prevent worsening of the manifestations of venous insufficiency and to stop it from getting any worse.

Answered 1/21/2021

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Dr. John Landi answered

Specializes in Phlebology

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 5/21/2018

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Dr. Ted King answered

Can control it but : Not cure it. As all of the others have said, chronic venous insufficiency (venous stasis) is very treatable but, true of all superficial venous insufficiency, it can't be cured. The manifestations of cvi can be greatly improved with treatment but, long term, your veins will need to be chronically managed with periodic checkups and treatment in order to maintain the best results possible.

Answered 1/20/2019

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Dr. Scott Bolhack answered

Specializes in Wound care

VSU: The underlying condition for venous stasis is venous hypertension that can be controlled through both surgical and non-surgical means. Once the condition develops, the underlying pathophysiology does not change. Individual areas of reflux can be repaired, however, but without compression, new areas of reflux will invariably develop. Controlling with compression is the key.

Answered 3/12/2020

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Dr. Douglas Joyce answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Yes: Venous stasis is a condition of skin changes which is due to an abnormality in venous return caused by valve problems that allow blood from deep high-pressure veins to enter the low-pressure veins just under the skin. These veins become enlarged, letting fluid go through their walls creating swelling, letting blood go through their walls creating discoloration and finally having so much back pressure that nutritious arterial blood cannot enter an area of the skin. This results in ulcers. It is treated by removing the areas of abnormal flow using laser ablation.

Answered 5/21/2018

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Venous stasis: this change occurs as indicated in the answer however it is not usually reversible as it occurs as hemoglobin breaks down to hemosiderin to stain the tissue under the skin agree its a marker of vein disease and the area may be at a higher risk for ulcers due to low oxygen levels in that area

Answered 8/4/2019

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Dr. Paul Skudder answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Sometimes: When symptoms support presence of venous stasis, ultrasound id done to see what veins are functioning poorly. When the poor function is localized to the veins of the superficial system (as opposed to the deep system) the condition may be reversible with straightforward minor procedures in a Dr office. In all patients symptoms can be reduced by elevation and compression. Hope this helps.

Answered 3/12/2020

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