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SUBMITTER: Martinez-Zapata MJ
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8094625 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Martinez-Zapata Maria José MJ Vernooij Robin Wm RW Simancas-Racines Daniel D Uriona Tuma Sonia Maria SM Stein Airton T AT Moreno Carriles Rosa Maria M RMM Vargas Emilio E Bonfill Cosp Xavier X
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 20201103
<h4>Background</h4>Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a condition in which veins are unable to transport blood unidirectionally towards the heart. CVI usually occurs in the lower limbs. It might result in considerable discomfort, with symptoms such as pain, itchiness and tiredness in the legs. Patients with CVI may also experience swelling and ulcers. Phlebotonics are a class of drugs often used to treat CVI. This is the second update of a review first published in 2005.<h4>Objectives</h4>To ...[more]