Factores de riesgo asociados a la insuficiencia venosa crónica

Introduction

Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is characterized by inadequate venous return from the lower limbs to the heart due to venous incompetence, which manifests through signs and symptoms such as varicose veins, leg pain, heaviness, edema, trophic changes, or venous ulcers. Various risk factors are associated with its development and identifying them is key for the implementation of preventive measures.