Prevalência de varizes em trabalhadores mantidos em posição ortostática

Ferraz, Renato Ribeiro Nogueira; Macedo, Rosiane Souza; Fornari, João Victor; Barnabé, Anderson Sena

doi:10.21722/rbps.v17i3.14131

Cited by 1 publication

(4 citation statements)

References 5 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…VV are abnormally dilated, twisted and congested veins which appear as a result of prolonged venous hypertension. While any vein in the body might be involved, the superficial veins of the lower limbs are the most commonly affected in association with standing over long periods of time at work 8 , 9 .…”

Section: Pathophysiology Of Varicose Veinsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A static posture significantly interferes with the peripheral circulation, since continuous contraction of some muscles causes fatigue and impairs the venous return from the lower limbs 4 , 10 . Venous reflux has a relevant role in the origin of the signs and symptoms of lower extremity CVI, which range from feelings of tiredness to infection of extensive chronic ulcers 8 , 11 .…”

Section: Pathophysiology Of Varicose Veinsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the case of primary VV associated with focal or generalized vein wall dysfunction, dilation causes valve insufficiency whereby the cusps are pushed apart 2 . Primary VV occur in superficial veins, while secondary VV involve the deep ones leading to vein malformation, arteriovenous fistula, deep vein thrombosis, venous trauma and occlusion 8 . According to another commonly used classification system, affected veins are categorized as reticular or varicose 6 , 12 .…”

Section: Pathophysiology Of Varicose Veinsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As also found in other studies, occupational medicine interventions should promote continuous movement to improve the venous circulation and reduce the time of standing work. Intervals of at least 15 minutes sitting on armchairs and elevating the feet might contribute to normalize the lower limb venous flow 8 .…”

Section: Varicose Veins and Occupational Medicinementioning

confidence: 99%

See 3 more Smart Citations

Varicose veins and occupational health: symptoms, treatment and prevention

Lima¹

2019

Rev. Bras. Med. Trab.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

| The aim of the present study was to perform a literature review about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of varicose veins (VV) within the occupational medicine setting. I reviewed scientific articles, books, master’s and doctoral dissertations and synthesized the results of quantitative and qualitative studies. I further retrieved information from Brazilian federal government occupational health websites. The time frame considered was the period from 2004 through 2018. VV are abnormally dilated, twisted and congested veins caused by prolonged peripheral venous hypertension and chronic venous insufficiency. VV most commonly involve the lower limbs in association with static posture and continuous contraction which exhaust the muscles, especially among individuals who remain standing over long periods of time. VV are associated with risk factors such as obesity, sedentary lifestyle and hormones. Symptoms include feelings of tiredness, pain and swelling. When untreated VV might result in venous ulcers. Occupational physicians should promote changes in the workers’ lifestyle, particularly as concerns physical activity (stretching and walking), local massage and elevating the lower limbs - feet about 15 cm above the heart level, and prescribe compression stockings or bandages, and medications such as diosmin, calcium dobesilate, rutosides and horse chestnut extract.

show abstract

Section: Pathophysiology Of Varicose Veinsmentioning

confidence: 99%