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October 9, 2025Indian Journal of Vascular and Endovascular SurgeryOpen Access

Chronic Venous Insufficiency in Doctors and Nurses: Are We at Risk?

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PSPavithra N ShyleshPPPrasanth Sai ParasaKSKondreddy Suhas

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Overview

Analytical cross-sectional study evaluates CVI risk factors in healthcare professionals, highlighting the effectiveness of the Phleboscore questionnaire.

Key Points

  • Of the 171 healthcare workers assessed, 38% were identified at moderate risk for chronic venous insufficiency.
  • Key risk factors for developing chronic venous insufficiency included older age, prolonged sedentary lifestyle, and higher body weight.
  • The Phleboscore questionnaire effectively identified risk factors, supporting timely preventive measures in occupational health environments.
  • The study indicates that an active lifestyle is associated with a lower risk of chronic venous insufficiency among healthcare professionals.

Cite This Study

Shylesh et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e77f09d1c187e1c108fd04https://doi.org/10.4103/ijves.ijves_94_25
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