CEAP Classification. Available therapies for venous disease
Vineet Mishra, M.D. Director of Mohs Surgery & Procedural Dermatology Assistant Professor of Dermatology University of Texas Health Science Center – S...
Vineet Mishra, M.D. Director of Mohs Surgery & Procedural Dermatology Assistant Professor of Dermatology University of Texas Health Science Center – San Antonio
Available therapies for venous disease Surgery: ligation and stripping, ambulatory phlebectomy, SEPS (subfascial endoscopic perforator surgery) Sclerotherapy: visual and ultrasound‐guided Laser: cutaneous and endovenous Radiofrequency: endovenous
Compression Gradient: highest at ankle, less at it goes up the leg
Classes of Graduated Compression Stockings (GCS) I: 15‐20 mm Hg (moderate) minor symptoms , DVT prevention II: 20‐30 mm Hg (firm) aching, swelling small vv III: 30‐40 mm Hg (extra firm) large vv, CVI, post‐ulcer IV: >40 mm Hg (extra firm) CVI, post‐ulcer, lymphedema
Pressures Required to Compress Superficial Veins Supine 20‐25 mm Hg Upright 35‐40 mm Hg narrows >60 mm Hg occludes
Compression TED Hose does not provide adequate compression for patients
with superficial venous diseaes deep venous disease
Final Thoughts on Compression Education Offering compression stockings is useless unless patient knows how to put them on Results Compression is key to ensuring the best patient outcome s/p vein tx
Avoid High Heels Decreases full contraction of muscles Reduces venous emptying
Exercise ‐ Benefits Reduces symptoms aching & pain Reduces ulcer recurrence Speeds resolution of SVT and DVT Half‐hour daily is ideal
Exercise and Vein Pressure Contraction of leg muscles
Deep venous emptying
Drop in venous pressure
Exercise on Calf Pump Function 31 patients with CVI and skin changes 6 months of PT to strengthen calf musculature Results: RVF (venous congestion): ‐8.75 (p