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An observational study for evaluating the prevalence of varicose veins: An observational study | |
Dr. Jayesh Sharma | |
Background:The present study was conducted for assessing the prevalence and risk factors for varicose veins. Materials & methods:The current study included 100 patients in total. All of the patients' demographic and clinical information was obtained, along with their anthropometric variables. The method used for the examination and classification of venous disease in the Edinburgh Vein Study was modified for this study. SPSS software was used to record and analyze the data. Results:A total of 100 subjects were analyzed. Mean age of the patients was 43.8 years. Among them, varicose veins were found to be present in 33 percent of the patients. Trunk varices, Hypheweb varices and reticular varices were seen in 13 percent, 10 percent and 10 percent of the patients respectively. Conclusion:Changes in lifestyle or other factors might be contributing to an alteration in the epidemiology of venous disease. |
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