Non-Invasive Management of Chronic Venous Insufficiency

Non-Invasive Management of Chronic Venous Insufficiency

The purpose of this study is:

-item one to use two new non-invasive technologies to evaluate scarring and swelling associated with chronic venous insufficiency.

The study hypothesis:

- item one non-invasive technologies can provide a tool for assessing risk of ulcer development based on the tissue edema and alteration.

Inclusion Criteria:

• participants with CVI with CEAP class 4 or higher
• participants with no CVI class 0

Exclusion Criteria:

• open ulcers or lower extremity amputation
• diabetics with HbA1C greater than 7.0
• arterial occlusive disease
• BMI greater than 35
• any connective tissue disorder (lipodermatosclerosis and fibrosis)
• participants with metallic prosthesis or implants
• participants with renal impairment
• pregnancy
• inability or refusal to wear compression stockings prescribed by physician (CVI patients only)