Chronic Venous Insufficiency: Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by chronic venous insufficiency (CVI):

Cardiovascular system (I00-I99)

• Thrombophlebitis, superficial (SVT); risk factors:
  • Men: older age, smoker, positive family history of venous thromboembolism (VTE).
  • Women: older age, BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2, positive family history of VTE.
• Ulcus cruris venosum (“open leg“) – ulcer localized on the lower leg.

Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99).

• Erysipelas (erysipelas) – infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by group A ß-hemolytic streptococci.

Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).

• Restriction of the mobility of the ankle joint.