Phlebolymphology N°73

I – UIP CONSENSUS, UIP FELLOWSHIPS

UIP News Chairpersons: E. Rabe, A. Scuderi Training curriculum in phlebology K. Parsi (Australia) K. Parsi presented a brief resume of the structure of the consensus document from the International Union of Phlebology that was published in International Angiology last year (Int Angiolog 2010 December; 29(6): 533-59). The aims of this consensus about Training Curriculum in Phlebology were to be incorporated in a Training Program by member countries, to act as a guide and to be adopted and modified to suit local needs for a 4-year training program. The different chapters were related to Anatomy, Basic Sciences, Pharmacology, Clinical Sciences,…

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III – PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

Genetic basis of the chronic venous insufficiency and its implication in thromboembolic disease JM. Romero-Carro (Spain) Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is an extremely common disease with a multifactorial and complex basis, where the interaction between genetic and environmental factors creates a predisposition to disease development and progression. Despite the high prevalence of CVI, the hereditary component is still unknown. The purpose of this study was to quantify the genetic basis (heritability) of CVI and its relationship to other clinically important thromboembolic diseases. 895 individuals in 35 extended families were enrolled in the Genetic Analysis of Idiopathic Thrombophilia (GAIT). After history…

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II – EPIDEMIOLOGY

The Vein Consult Program, results from the first 70 000 screened subjects. The VEIN CONSULT Program, a joint initiative by the Union Internationale de Phlébologie and Servier, is the largest global effort to raise awareness of chronic venous disease among patients, health care professionals, and health authorities. It has been endorsed by the Union Internationale de Phlébologie (UIP) and supported by an unrestricted grant from Servier Research Group, and involves the collaboration of 4500 GPs and 500 venous disease specialists. The aim of the program is to update information on the prevalence of primary chronic venous disease in different geographic…

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IV – INVESTIGATIONS

Systematic review of sonographic chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency findings in multiple sclerosis. T. Lane (UK) The relationship and prevalence of the chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCVSI) and multiple sclerosis (MS) are still controversial. A systematic review of literature to identify the diagnostic accuracy and reproducibility for the Zamboni ultrasound (US) criteria for CCSVI has been performed. The inclusion criteria were cross-sectional methodology using the five Zamboni US criteria, MS diagnosed using McDonald criteria, age- and gender-matched healthy controls, and sonographer blinding. Of 115 articles screened, 4 were included in the systematic review (Zamboni, 2009; Zivadinov, 2011, Centonze, 2011 and Baracchini,…

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V – TREATMENT

Acute venous disease Superficial venous thrombosis Symposium in cooperation with Central European Vascular Forum Chairperson: C Allegra Superficial thrombophlebitis: thromboembolic risk. C. Allegra (Italy) The term superficial thrombophlebitis (ST) refers to an inflammatory and thrombotic process in a superficial vein. Its incidence has never been properly investigated, but is probably higher than that of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). ST may extend to the deep vein system through the saphenofemoral or saphenopopliteal junction or by perforators. The risk of thrombus extension is especially high if it is close to the saphenofemoral junction (£ 2 cm). The reported prevalence of complicating DVT…

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Preface

Angelo SCUDERI The European Chapter Meeting of the Union Internationale de Phlébologie (UIP) which took place in Prague, Czech Republic, closed the 4-year Presidency of Eberhard Rabe. The presidency was handed over to me in Prague, and I will serve the UIP during the next four years as President. I will do my very best to advance the interests of the UIP with new ideas and activities and to continue what was started by the former presidents. The aims of the UIP are: • To strengthen the links between the societies and associations, existing or to be created, that have…

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