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Chronic venous
insufficiency (CVI) |
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Chronic venous insufficiency
(insufficient = inadequate, weakened) is by far the most common cause of
leg disorders. In chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) the return of blood
from the legs is chronically impaired. The typical symptoms of CVI are
tired, heavy, swollen legs, nocturnal leg cramps and a sensation of
tension and pain in the legs. These are early warning signs of a chronic
disorder and can develop into open leg ulcers if left untreated. The
phlebologist (vein specialist) divides the course of CVI into three
clinical grades (CVI I - III). |
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