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More than 80 million Americans suffer from some form of venous disease1

More than 80 million Americans suffer from some form of venous disease1
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More than Americans suffer from some form of venous disease1 References: 1. Neglen P. Chronic deep venous obstruction: definition, prevalence, diagnosis, management. Phelbology 2008;23:149-157. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18663114 2. Kibbe MR, Ujiki M, Goodwin AL et al. Iliac vein compression in an asymptomatic patient population. J Vasc Surg 2004;39:937-43. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15111841 3. Raju S, Neglen P. High prevalence of nonthrombotic iliac vein lesions in chronic venous disease: a permissive role in pathogenicity. J Vasc Surg 2006;44:136-44. www.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov/pubmed/16828437 Chronic venous disease 4. Almeida J, Boatright C. Iliocaval Stenting for Advanced Chronic Venous Disease. Endovascular Today 2011;Jul:62-64 5. www.uab.edu/images/web/vein/pdf/CVIupdate2008.pdf 6. Neglen P, Thrasher TL, Raju S. Venous outflow obstruction: An underestimated contributor to chronic venous disease. J Vasc Surg 2003;38:879-85. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14603188 7. Raju S. Best management options for chronic iliac vein stenosis and occlusion. J Vasc Surg 2013;57:1163-69. www.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov/pubmed/23433816 What is CVD? Chronic venous disease or CVD occurs when the blood in your legs cannot flow back to your heart. When this happens, pooling blood can raise pressure in your veins, causing a range of problems. 1 in 3 Americans over the age of 45 has some type of venous disease.5 Blockage of the deep venous circulation in the abdominal/pelvic area is now recognized as a cause of CVD. This can occur when either the iliac vein in your pelvis becomes compressed by the overlying artery, or from a blockage following deep vein thrombosis (DVT).1,2,3,4 Early diagnosis Are you at risk for CVD?5 • Family history can lead to better results • Obesity • Hormonal changes—pregnancy, menopause, hormone therapy • Immobilization after surgery or injury • History of deep venous thrombosis – blood clots in the leg veins • Prolonged standing What conservative treatments are available? Compression socks, skin ointments or medications are often used to provide some relief. © 2017 Koninklijke Philips N.V. All rights reserved. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips N.V. or their respective owners. D000123508/C Philips 3721 Valley Centre Drive, Suite 500 San Diego, CA 92130 USA www.philips.

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“I was feeling extreme discomfort and was losing hope. My physician suggested I undergo a venogram, following which she performed IVUS. My physician told me that the additional information provided by the IVUS procedure helped her to develop a more focused treatment strategy than through venography alone.” Are you experiencing any of these symptoms? 4 • Aching, tiredness, or throbbing of the legs • Leg swelling • Varicose veins • Skin redness and inflammation called stasis dermatitis • Eczema—dry flaking skin on the lower legs • Brownish skin discoloration called hyperpigmentation • Skin...

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