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  • Vascular Medicine
  • Cellular Biology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins are highly prevalent in adults.
  • Traditional understanding focused on anatomical valvular incompetence.
  • Emerging research highlights cellular and molecular mechanisms, including connective tissue abnormalities and inflammation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the prevalence and epidemiological risk factors of primary lower extremity venous insufficiency.
  • To discuss current theories on the pathophysiology of venous insufficiency.
  • To highlight the shift towards understanding complex multifactorial disease processes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on venous insufficiency.
  • Synthesis of historical and recent research findings.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data and pathogenetic mechanisms.

Main Results:

  • Venous insufficiency is a complex multifactorial disease.
  • Systemic connective tissue synthesis abnormalities and cellular inflammation are key factors.
  • Minimally invasive endovenous treatments are gaining traction.

Conclusions:

  • The pathophysiology of venous insufficiency is more complex than previously thought.
  • Understanding cellular and molecular aspects is crucial for effective treatment.
  • Further research into multifactorial causes will advance therapeutic strategies.