Explore venous disease in this 53-minute Stanford University talk by Dr. Eri Fukaya. Learn about the circulatory system, blood flow mechanics, and vein architecture. Understand the causes, symptoms, and diagnostic methods for venous disorders. Discover various treatment strategies, including compression therapy, vein removal, and endovenous thermal ablation. Examine venous obstruction, its causes, and both historical and modern medical treatments. Gain insights into the future direction of venous disease management.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Circulatory System
How does blood flow?
Vessel Anatomy
What happens in the capillaries?
The Vein Architecture
How does blood flow back from the legs?
What is Venous Disease?
Venous Reflux
Venous Pressure Changes
What happens to the veins?
What are the signs and symptoms?
Testing: Duplex Ultrasound
Treatment: Compression Therapy
Treatment: Vein Removal
Treatment: Vein Stripping and Ligation
Treatment: Endovenous Thermal Ablation
Treatment: Phlebectomy
Treatment: Sclerotherapy
Venous Obstruction (blood clots)
What causes blood clots in the veins?
Historical Treatments
Medical Treatments
What's Next?
Taught by
Stanford Health Care
