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…
Author: Dr. Qiang Zhang, Dr. Xin Du, Dr. Lei Su, Dr. Jianping Deng, et al. Varicose veins are a common venous disease that significantly affects patients’ quality of life. With advances in medical technology, the treatment options for varicose veins have become more diverse. These include CHIVA (Conservative Hemodynamic Cure…
Smile Chang During the 2024 Asian Youth Badminton Championships, a tragic incident occurred when a 17-year-old badminton player suddenly died during a match, sending shockwaves through the sports community and the general public. Many are asking: How could such a young and seemingly healthy athlete die so unexpectedly? Dr. Smile…
Copyright@VENOUS UPDATE DR.SU-Blog. All Rights Reserved. With the advancement of medical technology, methods for treating varicose veins have also evolved. CHIVA (Conservatrice et Hémodynamique de l’Insuffisance Veineuse en Ambulatoire) has gained widespread attention as an innovative minimally invasive treatment method, distinguished by its unique hemodynamic principles and superior clinical outcomes.…
Copyright@VENOUS UPDATE. All Rights Reserved. In 2014, renowned vascular surgeon Dr. Smile made a bold decision to leave the traditional medical system and establish a pioneering medical practice organization in China—Dr. Smile Medical Group. Over the past decade, the group has consistently innovated in the treatment of varicose veins, achieving…
Copyright@VENOUS UPDATE. All Rights Reserved. On April 20, 2024, the Dr. Smile Vein Center Jinan hosted the Franceschi Academic Salon (FAS). The first session was themed “The Past, Present, and Future of CHIVA.” Numerous domestic and international experts and scholars in the field of venous diseases attended the event. Professor…
Copyright@VENOUS UPDATE. All Rights Reserved. When comparing CHIVA (Conservative Hemodynamic Management of Varicose Veins) treatment to endovenous thermal ablation surgery (such as laser or radiofrequency ablation) in terms of improving the appearance of patients' legs, several advantages of CHIVA treatment can be considered from different perspectives: Less Traumatic CHIVA Treatment:…
Copyright@VENOUS UPDATE. All Rights Reserved. A meta-analysis published in Medicine (Baltimore), November 2023, evaluates the efficacy and safety of the Conservative Hemodynamic Cure for Venous Insufficiency (CHIVA) compared to High Ligation and Stripping (HLS) for treating varicose veins of the lower extremities. This study provides a systematic review of randomized controlled…
