DEAR DR. ROACH: I have chronic venous insufficiency. My doctor tells me there is nothing for it but compression socks, and I cannot put them on. -- S.G. ANSWER: Chronic venous insufficiency is a ...

Compression socks increase circulation by applying pressure to the tissues surrounding the blood vessels in the feet, ankles, and lower legs. They are available over the counter or by prescription ...

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issues new Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes for Dayspring lower extremity active compression OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS ...

Venous reflux disease (VRD) occurs when veins do not properly return blood to the heart. Health experts refer to it as chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). VRD most commonly affects the legs and can ...

Venous insufficiency is a problem with the flow of blood from the veins of the legs back to the heart. It's also called chronic venous insufficiency or chronic venous stasis. Your veins bring blood ...

Plus, how chronic venous insufficiency is diagnosed and treated, and if it's actually as benign as it's been made out to be. Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at ...

Compression socks apply pressure to your lower legs. This can help to increase blood flow and boost circulation, which can be especially helpful if you have venous insufficiency. Compression socks and ...