Endovascular Techniques for the Treatment of Venous Diseases

Abstract

This chapter analyzes the use of minimally invasive endovascular techniques for the treatment of acute and chronic venous diseases, demonstrating their improved use due to the development of new materials and improved techniques. We conclude that today, we can treat everything from acute venous thrombosis, with the aim of reducing progression to chronic venous disease, to pulmonary embolism, with the aim of reducing mortality and improving quality of life. In addition, pulmonary embolism is prevented with vena cava filters that are increasingly easy to implant, and venous compressions and chronic venous occlusions are treated with stents dedicated to the venous system.