
Varicose Veins: Evaluating Modern Treatments - Page 2 - Medscape
The principal veins in the superficial system are the great saphenous vein (GSV) and the small saphenous vein (SSV). The GSV runs from the medial ankle to the groin, joining the common …
Varicose Veins: Evaluating Modern Treatments - Page 3 - Medscape
Historically, treatment of superficial system reflux centered on surgical disconnection of the GSV or SSV from its respective insertion into the common femoral or popliteal vein.
Superficial Venous Thrombosis for Primary Care Physicians
Sep 23, 2024 · Caroline has superficial vein thrombosis, or SVT, which is now the preferred terminology to superficial thrombophlebitis, which is the term I have used for many years.
16 Anatomic Mnemonics - Medscape
The contents of the femoral triangle, from lateral to medial, are the femoral nerve, femoral artery, femoral vein, an " empty space," and lymphatic vessel.
Effect of External Sequential Compression Devices - Medscape
Thigh-length, calf-length, and foot compression devices are are effective at increasing femoral blood flow volume and velocity in the deep and superficial venous systems after total knee …
Medscape | J Vasc Access - Content Listing
Technique for a lateral approach to a superficial femoral artery-femoral vein thigh loop arteriovenous graft placement in avoidance of a traditional groin incision.
Drug Combo Boosts Bone Health in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis …
Dec 18, 2025 · Adding romosozumab to ongoing denosumab treatment shows increased lumbar spine bone mineral density with preserved anabolic effect in postmenopausal women with …
What Factors Predict Thrombosis in aPL Antibody Positivity?
Having a history of thrombosis or hematologic disease was associated with an approximately twofold increased risk for incident thrombosis in patients with persistently positive aPL antibodies.
LDL-Lowering Does Not Prevent CABG Graft Failure - Medscape
Sep 17, 2025 · Addition of the PCSK9 inhibitor evolocumab to statin therapy after CABG surgery does not improve 24-month graft patency, in the NEWTON-CABG CardioLink-5 trial.
New Indications for a Dermal Filler, Micro-Coring Device
The US FDA has expanded the arsenal of aesthetic dermatology treatments with another approved indication for a hyaluronic acid dermal filler and clearance for a device that removes …