venous insufficiency/headache

Recent data from the literature suggest a greater role of chronic venous insufficiency in the pathogenesis of a variety of brain disorders than previously thought. The more perfect method of imaging the structure and brain function contributed to it. The method of choice in the diagnosis of cerebral

Syndromes thought to have cerebral venous hypertension as their core, such as idiopathic intracranial hypertension and jugular foramen outlet obstruction, classically result in headaches. Do they provide an insight into the cause of the headache that commonly occurs at altitude? The classic theory

OBJECTIVE To characterize the incidence and complications resulting from venous insufficiency after neurotologic-skull base surgery. METHODS Retrospective case review of >3,500 cases. METHODS Tertiary referral center, inpatient surgery. METHODS Six patients: four with complications related to

To describe a new subtype of chronic daily headache in women of a specific age group. Case series. Eight patients were included in the presented case series. The average age of onset of this distinct headache condition is 57 years. All patients were either perimenopausal or in menopause when the

We examined 60 patients with constitutional venous insufficiency, suffering from hypertensive encephalopathy of I and II stages, mean age 43,4± 6,3 years. Patients of the main group (n=30) received Cytoflavin (2 tablets twice a day) and standard therapy (acetylsalicylic acid and antihypertensive

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the safety of outpatient endovascular treatment in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI). METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed to assess complications occurring within 30 days of endovascular treatment of CCSVI.

Lemierre's syndrome (LS) is a serious rare complication of oropharyngeal infections. It is characterized by thrombosis of internal jugular vein that rapidly progresses into sepsis and is typically caused by anaerobes. Most of the reported cases have been linked to Fusobacterium necrophorum; however,

This report presents the case of a 51-year-old female who was admitted to a local hospital because of a persistent headache. A diagnosis of multiple cerebral infarctions was thereafter made, but there was no evidence of either atherosclerosis or atrial fibrillation. The case was thought to be a

Sclerotherapy is an increasingly popular treatment modality for patients with chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins. Potential complications of foam sclerotherapy include cerebrovascular accidents and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). We report the case of a 55-year-old woman who had a

BACKGROUND Short-term administration of diosmin is usually considered safe, with only minor side effects (stomach and abdominal pain, diarrhea, dermatological disorders, and headache) occasionally observed. Within a 4-year period, a general practitioner noticed 17 cases of mild, diosmin-induced side

Manual lymphatic drainage is an easy therapeutic method but it needs a high level of technical ability to be applied with success. In this way, this method gives really good results especially in congenital and acquired lymphedema, venous insufficiency, and some general diseases like headaches,

OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study was to determine whether community pharmacists recommend appropriate medications and give valid information to pregnant women. METHODS A total of 163 community pharmacists randomly selected in the Midi-Pyrénées area were interviewed by means of an open

Venous-type symptoms, i.e. painful sensation of heavy, swollen or restless legs, influenced by orthostatism and warm environment, significantly alters quality of life of a large proportion of women. Although the condition is frequently associated with chronic venous insufficiency, no demonstrable

The objective of this prospective case-control study was to identify and quantify demographic and clinical risk factors for venous ulcer disease, with special emphasis on heredity and physical activity. Patients presenting to a participating vascular surgery department between January and December

The extracranial venous system is complex and variable between individuals. Until recently, these variations were acknowledged as developmental variants and were not considered pathological findings. However, in the last decade, the presence and severity of uni- or bi-lateral jugular venous reflux