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Review Basics of Venous Reflux and Ablation

Published on Thu Oct 01, 2015

Reflux in one or more veins in the legs is common due to venous hypertension. When you read through the clinical note, you may notice that your physician documents typical symptoms of pain in the legs, throbbing sensation in legs, frequent night cramps and fatigue, itching, and occasional bleeding. In addition, your physician may document skin changes like eczema, pigmentation, [...]
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