Dr. S. A. Hussain is a renowned Vascular Surgeon and well known for offering excellent patient care. He is a F-Chief Surgeon, Professor and Head at the Department of Vascular Surgery, Shri Ramchandra Medical College and Hospital, Chennai. He is a F-President of the Vascular Society of India and the Asian Vascular Society.
Venous disease or venous insufficiency is a clinical condition of veins involving abnormalities in sending blood back to the heart due to weakened vein walls and damaged valves. This condition is also known as Chronic Venous Disease and includes early symptoms like telangiectasia, leg pain, edema of the foot, etc; however, the prognosis will include worsening of symptoms to cause severe complications like venous leg ulcers or lipodermatosclerosis if untreated. In this exclusive commentary, Dr. S. A. Hussain shares his insights on the symptoms, pathophysiology and…
