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Functional chronic venous disease affects up to 20% of people, causing symptoms without clear physical damage. More research is needed to understand its causes, effects, and best treatments for this common condition.

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  • Functional chronic venous disease (FCVD) is prevalent, affecting up to 20% of the general population.
  • It is characterized by venous symptoms without instrumental evidence of anatomical or morphological damage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated review of current information on functional chronic venous disease.
  • To synthesize findings from relevant studies on this venous dysfunction.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted on Medline and Scopus databases.
  • Inclusion criteria focused on studies of functional chronic venous disease in legs, including randomized trials, cohort studies, and reviews.
  • Rigorous exclusion criteria were applied to ensure the quality and relevance of the included studies.

Main Results:

  • An initial search yielded 326 records, with 143 meeting inclusion criteria after duplicate removal.
  • After full-text review and exclusion of studies with insufficient data or quality, six articles were included in the final analysis.
  • The review process highlights the challenges in identifying and analyzing studies on FCVD.

Conclusions:

  • Functional chronic venous disease is a complex condition requiring further investigation.
  • Additional evidence is necessary to fully elucidate the pathophysiology, morbidity, and optimal treatment strategies for this venous dysfunction.