Structural and Functional Parameters of Lower-Limb Deep Veins in Hypertensive Male Patients
Study Objective: To evaLuate structuraL and functionaL parameters of Lower-Limb deep veins in hypertensive maLe patients. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional, non-randomized study. Materials and Methods: The study incLuded a comparative anaLysis of uLtrasound parameters of symmetricaL Lower-Limb deep veins in 60 hypertensive maLe patients and 27 men with normaL bLood pressure. The study participants ranged in age from 30 through 50. Study Results: In the hypertensive patients, bLood-fLow veLocity was higher in most of the veins, but Lower in the common femoraL vein. Patients with eLevated bLood pressure aLso had signs of venous insufficiency (increased venous LuminaL area and various types of venous refLux in 3.3 to 33.3% of the patients). Varices were observed in 3.3 to 10.0% of the cases. Conclusion: Hypertensive maLe patients often have changes indicative of chronic venous insufficiency and varices, which shouLd be taken into consideration during risk stratification and at the time of choosing treatment for hypertension accompanied by chronic venous disease.