Construction of Veins – Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Posted on June 14th, 2009 by platinum
This rendering illustrates the valves in veins and how vein disease can impact their function.
Refer to UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO – SCHOOL OF MEDICINE : http://vascular.ucsd.edu/Default.aspx?tabid=72
Venous reflux disease develops when the valves that keep blood flowing out of the legs and back to the heart become damaged or diseased. This can cause blood to pool in your legs and lead to symptoms such as pain, swelling, swollen limbs, leg heaviness and fatigue, skin changes and skin ulcers, and varicose veins.
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