http://cvdforum.veinclinics.com A forum for phlebologists and physicians to collaborate and further the advancement of vein disease treatment Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:12:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A recent study of the occurrence of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) in patients evaluated in a phlebology practice, suggests that RLS appears to be a clinical syndrome that commonly overlaps in patients with venous insufficiency and chronic venous disorder (CVD). In total, 174 consecutive patients and 174 matched controls were included ... http://cvdforum.veinclinics.com/-2-2-2-2-2/restless-leg-syndrome-chronic-venous-disorders/ I recently conducted a research study regarding the effectiveness of using Endovenous laser ablation (ELT), with ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy, for the treatment of GSV and SSV reflux. ELT is already known to be an effective treatment, and ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy is also becoming an increasingly accepted treatment for varicose ... http://cvdforum.veinclinics.com/-2-2-2-2/elt-ultrasound-guided-sclerotherapy/ The topic of venous leg ulcers is a wonderfully challenging one because there are so many possible components to it, but fortunately it is fairly straight forward for most patients. It is my opinion, based on 25 years of treating leg ulcers, that the underlying problem is “venous pump failure” and ... http://cvdforum.veinclinics.com/-2/venous-leg-ulcers/ Hello and welcome to the Chronic Venous Disease Forum! This site is dedicated to the discussion of all things venous. This forum wil provide a space for those involved in the treatment of chronic venous disease and venous hypertension, with all its intricate, challenging, and sometimes frustrating manifestations, to discuss ... http://cvdforum.veinclinics.com/-2/welcome/