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Definition of Terms
Ambulatory phlebectomy:

Cherry angiomas:

Duplex ultrasound imaging (DUS):

Endovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT):

Ligation:

Lymphedema:

Phlebology:

Reticular blue veins:

Sclerotherapy:

Spider veins:

Superficial phlebitis:

Support stockings:

Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy (UGS):

Varicose veins:

Veins:

Vein valve:

Venous reflux:

Venous ulcers:

VNUS Closure®:

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Question
How common are varicose veins?
Answer
The incidence of varicose veins increases with age. Varicose veins affect about 20% of all adults and 50% of people age 50 and older.

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