Ann Phlebology.  2022 Dec;20(2):78-80. 10.37923/phle.2022.20.2.78.

The “C0s” Patient, What Do We Have to Know?

• Ohe H

• KMID: 2549977
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.37923/phle.2022.20.2.78

Abstract

Functional chronic venous disease (FCVD; C0 category of clinical manifestation, etiology, anatomic distribution, and pathophysiology classifications) is an underestimated syndrome that affects up to 20% of the general population. FCVD is based on the presence of venous symptoms without instrumental evidence of anatomical or morphological changes. The prevalence of FCVD is underestimated owing to a lack of awareness in Western countries. Given the inflammatory nature of FCVD, we speculate that noninvasive treatments including vasoactive drugs and elastic stockings would easily relieve C0 symptoms.

Keyword

Chronic venous disease; Varicose vein; CEAP; C0; FCVD