Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Conditions
Keywords
chronic venous disease, prevalence, risk factors
Brief summary
This study is designed to find prevalence and risk factors for chronic venous disease (CVD) in the general population. All the resident, who live in a single rural settlement will be invited to participate.
Detailed description
The study has cross-sectional design. All the residents aged 10 and more, living in the single rural settlement located in Central Russia will be invited to participate in the study. Those who agree, will be examined both clinically and by duplex ultrasound. Medical history of participants will be taken, demographic data will be collected. Possible factors that may influence CVD development will be registered. Signs and symptoms of CVD will be registered. Duplex ultrasound will be used in every resident to reveal pathological venous reflux in deep and superficial veins.
Interventions
No intervention will be studied. Clinical and ultrasound examinations will be used to find the prevalence of CVD.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* residents living in the rural settlement where study will be conducted * both female and male * age 10 years and more * agree to participate * signed infromed consent
Exclusion criteria
* age 9 years and less * not signed informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Presence of chronic venous disease | up to Sept. 2015 | As a disease positive subjects with any morphological and functional abnormalities of the venous system of long duration manifested either by symptoms and/or signs indicating the need for investigation and/or care will be considered |
Countries
Russia