Originally contributed by Dr. Qiang Zhang on the Veinsights . Original Link: here In modern medicine, the treatment of varicose veins has gradually shifted from merely pursuing aesthetic improvement to prioritizing functional recovery and health maintenance. However, misconceptions persist among many patients, who believe that treatment success requires the complete elimination…
Originally contributed by Dr. Qiang Zhang on the Veinsights . Original Link: here In the realm of varicose vein treatments, CHIVA (Conservatrice et Hémodynamique de l'Insuffisance Veineuse en Ambulatoire) is emerging as a pioneering, minimally invasive technique that preserves venous function. Despite its growing recognition worldwide, questions remain: Is the fact…
Originally contributed by Dr. Qiang Zhang on the Veinsights . Original Link: here As a taxi driver, your job keeps you on the road for long hours. While this can be good for your passengers, it’s not so great for your legs. Spending extended time sitting in the driver’s seat…
Originally contributed by Dr. Qiang Zhang on the Veinsights . Original Link: here Earlier today, I received an insightful article from Dr. Franceschi discussing the importance of informing patients about the potential long-term consequences of great saphenous vein (GSV) ablation, particularly in relation to arterial bypass surgery. Dr. Franceschi's perspective…
Originally contributed by Dr. Qiang Zhang on the Veinsights . Original Link: https://veinsights.blogspot.com/2024/11/post-varicose-vein-surgery-discomfort.html In daily medical practice, doctors often encounter a particular challenge: patients whose physical recovery seems complete, yet they continue to suffer from persistent discomfort. Today, I want to share a case about “Psychogenic Somatic Symptoms” to raise…
Originally contributed by Dr. Qiang Zhang on the Veinsights . Original Link: https://phlebologyglobaladvances.com/chiva-treatment-for-varicose-veins-without-stopping-anticoagulants/ CHIVA (Cure Conservatrice et Hémodynamique de l’Insuffisance Veineuse en Ambulatoire) is an established minimally invasive treatment method for varicose veins that focuses on conserving venous structures and optimizing hemodynamics. Unlike more aggressive interventions, CHIVA therapy does not require…
Originally contributed by Dr. Qiang Zhang on the Veinsights . Original Link:https://veinsights.blogspot.com/2024/11/chiva-treatment-for-varicose-veins.html As a vascular surgeon, I would like to document a special case of a 76-year-old patient who underwent heart valve surgery and has been on long-term anticoagulation therapy with warfarin while also suffering from varicose veins. This case…
Originally contributed by Dr. Qiang Zhang on the Veinsights . On social media, the term "varicose veins" is frequently used to describe the twisted and enlarged veins in the legs. However, this term is misleading, as it only addresses the visible symptoms of a much deeper issue—chronic venous insufficiency (CVI).…
Copyright@VENOUS UPDATE. All Rights Reserved. In a landmark development, CHIVA (Conservative Hemodynamic Cure for Venous Insufficiency) treatment has been officially recognized in the latest clinical guidelines issued by three major U.S. medical societies: the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), the American Venous Forum (AVF), and the American Vein and Lymphatic…
Zhang Qiang, MD Introduction Lower limb varicose veins are a common chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) disease that affects the quality of life for a large global population. Traditional treatment methods mainly include sclerotherapy and vein stripping, while in the past 20 years, technologies such as laser, radiofrequency ablation, and adhesive…
