Varicose Veins (cont.)
Medical Author:
Shabir Bhimji, MD
Coauthor:
Amy Smookler, MD
Coauthor:
Mara Aloi, MD
Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Synonyms and Keywordsvaricose veins, blood clot in the legs, deep vein thrombophlebitis, deep vein thrombosis, DVT, ligation, sclerotherapy, stripping, superficial vein thrombophlebitis, varicosities, varicose veins, venous ulcers, Ted stockings, compression stockings, spider veins, veins in the leg Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Varicose Veins
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The description of varicose veins as a clinical entity can be traced back as early as the fifth century BC.
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