Venous Scenario in India

Abstract

Varicose veins, venous thrombosis, and other venous diseases are equally prevalent in India as anywhere else in the world. Scientific and epidemiological studies of venous diseases in India are being made but at a slow pace. It requires to be enhanced. To boost such efforts, the Vascular Society of India came into existence in 1995 but little progress has been made in advancing the speciality and care for venous diseases in India. Though Vascular Society of India also deals with the venous component but to be more specific and emphatic the Venous Association of India came into existence. In April 2007, seven surgeons met to create the organization’s bylaws and registered the Venous Association of India in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, with the aim to promote the research and study of venous disease. These initiatives have recruited many surgeons looking into new vistas of sub or super specialization to join in the folds of Venous Association of India. These efforts have surely shown some results. As, several Indian authors have published books on venous diseases.

Obesity and Venous Disorders-An Overview

“…As per the ICMR-INDIAB study, the prevalence of central obesity lies between 16.9%-36.3%. 1 It is not only associated with elevated risk for cardiovascular disease (CVDs) but also predisposes individuals to venous stasis, which may trigger deep vein thrombosis and chronic venous insufficiency. 2,3 Obesity increases the risk of venous insufficiency and associated complications by more than 6-fold.…”