“Venous disease consists of a spectrum with significant medical and economic morbidities. For lack of exposure, however, it is a poorly understood subject. The evaluation and approach to diagnosing venous disease requires a firm understanding of venous anatomy and pathophysiology. With a targeted history and physical, and noninvasive testing, venous disease may be
evaluated comprehensively.”

Semin Cutan Med Surg 24:162-174 © 2005 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Venous disease often is a source of frustration for many physicians. Although superficial and readily visible on a skin
examination, veins remain an enigma in terms of diagnosis and therapy.