Chronic Venous Insuffiencency : Risk Factors
Risk Factors for CVI
The most important factors leading to the development of chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins include:
- Family history
- Increasing age over 30
- One or more blood clots in superficial or deep veins
- Female gender, although varicose veins occur nearly as commonly in men
- Multiple pregnancies
- Prolonged standing
- Heavy lifting
Limited physical activity, high blood pressure, and obesity have also been linked with the presence of varicose veins in women.
Chronic Venous Insuffiencency section was last modified: April 25, 2008 - 05:12 pm
