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varicose veins a condition in which the superficial veins, esp of the legs, become tortuous, knotted, and swollen: caused by a defect in the venous valves or in the venous pump that normally moves the blood out of the legs when standing for long periods How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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After resolution of an acute hemorrhage, treatment of varicose vessels with the pulsed-dye laser should be considered, especially if the patient has a history of previous hemorrhage or has obvious, prominent varicosities in the area in which the hemorrhage occurred. These observations included the presence of pale, shiny, skin, thickened nails, little hair growth, cool skin temperature, weak or absent foot pulses, and the presence of varicosities or visual identification of skin stained with dark brown hemosiderin pigment, or bilateral limb swelling or lymphedema. The antiembolism stockings, along with Core Products' other compression support hosiery, are designed to provide support for tired, aching and swollen legs, chronic leg disorders, and mild varicosities. |
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