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Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a medical condition characterized by blood pooling in the veins, leading to increased pressure and strain on the vein walls. [1] The most common cause of CVI is superficial venous reflux, which often results in the formation of varicose veins , a treatable condition. [ 2 ]
Generally, diseases outlined within the ICD-10 codes I80-I89 within Chapter IX: Diseases of the circulatory system should be included in this category. Subcategories This category has only the following subcategory.
Stasis dermatitis is diagnosed clinically by assessing the appearance of red plaques on the lower legs and the inner side of the ankle. Stasis dermatitis can resemble a number of other conditions, such as cellulitis and contact dermatitis, and at times needs the use of a duplex ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis or if clinical diagnosis alone is not sufficient.
The exact cause of venous ulcers is not certain, but a common denominator is generally venous stasis, which may be caused by chronic venous insufficiency, [8] and/or congestive heart failure. [9] Venous stasis causes the pressure in veins to increase.
Lymphedema should not be confused with edema arising from chronic venous insufficiency, which is caused by compromise of venous drainage rather than lymphatic drainage. However, untreated venous insufficiency can progress into a combined venous/lymphatic disorder known as phlebetic lymphedema (or phlebolymphedema). [47] [48] [49]
In advanced lipodermatosclerosis the proximal leg swells from chronic venous obstruction and the lower leg shrinks from chronic ulceration and fat necrosis resulting in the inverted coke bottle appearance of the lower leg. [7] Lipodermatosclerosis is most commonly diagnosed in middle-aged women. [3]
Hives, arthralgia, membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. [22] Primary variable vessel vasculitis [8] Behçet's disease: Oral ulcers, genital ulcers, papulopustular lesions, uveitis, superficial venous thrombosis and deep vein thrombosis. [23] Cogan syndrome
Venous stasis, or venostasis, is a condition of slow blood flow in the veins, usually of the legs. Presentation. Complications. Potential complications of venous ...