Increasing awareness about venous disease: The American Venous Forum expands the National Venous Screening Program

Abstract

Despite a dramatic expansion in the second annual NSVP (from 17 to 83 centers), the presence of venous disease observed in a larger screened population continues to be high. The NVSP represents one pathway to increasing public awareness about venous disease.

Management of venous leg ulcers: Clinical practice guidelines of the Society for Vascular Surgery® and the American Venous Forum

“…The program screened 2234 individuals and identified varicose veins in more than 30% of participants and more advanced venous disease (C4-C6) in more than 10%. 10 It has been estimated that approximately 2.5 million people suffer from CVI in the United States, and of those, about 20% develop venous ulcers. 11 Economic Impact.…”

Chronic Venous Insufficiency

“…The program identified varicose veins in >30% of participants and more advanced venous disease in >10%. 2 The most common manifestations of CVD are telangiectases, reticular veins, and varicose veins. Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) describes a condition that affects the venous system of the lower extremities, with the sine qua non being persistent ambulatory venous hypertension causing various pathologies, including pain, edema, skin changes, and ulcerations.…”

Symptomatology, prophylaxis, treatment, and public awareness in the field of the chronic venous diseases in the female population of Poland: An epidemiological study of a representative group of the adult population

“…In another study conducted by the American Venous Forum in the USA, a population of 2234 patients (mean age: 60 years) was investigated. Class C0 chronic venous disease was reported in 29%, C1 in 29%, C2 in 23%, C3 in 10%, C4 in 9%, C5 in 1.5%, and C6 in 0.5% of the study population [25]. In Spain, a research project (the Vein Consult Program) included 19,800 patients who consulted with GPs.…”