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…
Copyright@Sixth Tone All Rights Reserved. Healthcare reforms in China allowed the establishment of private medical groups over a decade ago, which offered high-quality services at premium prices. Now, with the domestic market cooling, these groups are looking to expand internationally. For Dr. Zhang Qiang, a surgeon with decades of experience in China, a vascular…
Copyright@VENOUS UPDATE. All Rights Reserved. In a five-year retrospective clinical study conducted at Dr. Smile Medical Group in Shanghai and Beijing Vein Centers, comparing varicose vein treatments, CHIVA (Cure Conservatrice et Hémodynamique de l'Insuffisance Veineuse en Ambulatoire) emerges as a potential game-changer, offering new hope for patients seeking lasting relief.…
Dr. Smile Chang A 60-year-old professor, who underwent great saphenous vein stripping on the right lower limb five years ago, developed varicose veins in the thigh and calf with associated stasis dermatitis one year ago. Referred by local physicians to Dr. Smile Ven Center, a hemodynamic assessment identified recurrent varicose…
Copyright@VENOUS UPDATE. All Rights Reserved. In Addis Ababa, Dr. Smile Medical Group's vein center has recently pioneered the first CHIVA treatment for varicose veins in Africa, an innovative approach emphasizing vein preservation, signifying a major breakthrough in the field. CHIVA (Cure Conservatrice et Hémodynamique de l'Insuffisance Veineuse en Ambulatoire) is…
Copyright@VENOUS UPDATE. All Rights Reserved. Dr. Smile Medical Group, a trailblazer in varicose veins treatment, opens its inaugural vein center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, expanding its world-class medical services. The event marks the successful completion of Africa's first CHIVA treatment for varicose veins, showcasing the group's innovation and dedication to…
Rockville, Maryland, USA - September 25, 2023 - In a landmark move set to redefine the future of vein health innovations, Dr. Smile Medical Group, China's pioneer in minimally invasive techniques for lower limb venous diseases, and Inteleos, a globally acclaimed medical certification organization, have unveiled a strategic collaboration. This…
Background: The CHIVA (Cure Conservatrice et Hemodynamique de l’Insufficience Veineuse en Ambulatoire) is a conservative outpatient treatment strategy for chronic venous disease (CVD) that preserves the superficial venous system. A modified two-stage strategy is employed for patients with a great saphenous vein (GSV) diameter ≥9 mm, aiming to decrease the…
Abstract: Venous varicose veins represent a common vascular condition, with increased prevalence among the elderly population. In this report, we present the case of a 91-year-old Chinese who, due to advanced age and resistance to surgical intervention, had been struggling with venous varicosities for over four decades. Upon a local…
In the intricate world of venous treatments, few methods have garnered as much attention and acclaim as CHIVA. As someone who has dedicated years to unraveling the complexities of venous health, I’ve come to appreciate the nuances that set pioneering treatments apart. Today, I’m honored to sit down with the…
