Venous Disease Coalition

Disease Information

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“Vascular anomalies” is an all-inclusive term for vascular malformations, vascular tumors, and other congenital vascular defects. The more commonly used term, Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI), implies abnormally formed blood vessels that one is born with.

“Vascular anomalies” is an all-inclusive term for vascular malformations, vascular tumors, and other congenital vascular defects.

Deep Vein Thrombosis, commonly referred to as “DVT”, occurs when a blood clot, or thrombus, develops in the large veins of the legs or pelvic area.

Pulmonary Embolism [Details]
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blood clot that lodges in the lung arteries. The blood clot forms in the leg, pelvic, or arm veins, then breaks off from the vein wall and travels through the heart into the lung arteries.

Varicose Veins [Details]
Varicose veins are enlarged, bulging superficial veins that can be felt beneath the skin.