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What is venous insufficiency?
Venous insufficiency occurs when the veins in a patient's legs are unable to pump blood back to the heart.
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What
clinical findings (signs, symptoms, and test
results) indicate venous insufficiency?
- Swollen ankles and/or legs (edema)
- Aching leg muscles
- Heaviness in legs
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Treatment options:
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Science Links
Heart and Cardiovascular System
This link offers a detailed overview of heart function and some of the major things that can go wrong with the heart and cardiovascular system.
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