Phlebotonics for venous insufficiency
María José Martínez‐Zapata, Robin W.M. Vernooij, Daniel Simancas‐Racines, S Tůma, Aírton Tetelbom Stein, Rosa Maria M Moreno Carriles, Emilio Vargas, Xavier Bonfill
Abstract
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a condition in which veins are unable to transport blood unidirectionally towards the heart. CVI usually occurs in the lower limbs. It might result in considerable discomfort, with symptoms such as pain, itchiness and tiredness in the legs. Patients with CVI may also experience swelling and ulcers. Phlebotonics are a class of drugs often used to treat CVI. This is the second update of a review first published in 2005.
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MedicineChronic venous insufficiencyPlaceboCINAHLQuality of life (healthcare)Randomized controlled trialMEDLINEConfidence intervalPhysical therapyClinical trialMeta-analysisRelative riskInternal medicineSurgeryAlternative medicinePsychological interventionPathologyLawPolitical scienceNursingPsychiatryDiagnosis and Treatment of Venous DiseasesVenous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and ManagementPharmacology and Obesity Treatment