Phlebotensiography

Phlebotensiography (from “phlebo-” - vein, Latin “tensio” - tension and Greek “grapho” - write, depict) is a method for studying the state of venous blood flow and venous pressure.

The essence of the method is to record a curve of venous pressure depending on time when applying and removing a tourniquet on a limb. Phlebotensiography allows you to assess the tone of the veins, the patency of deep and superficial veins, and also identify venous insufficiency.

This diagnostic method is often used in angiology and vascular surgery to examine patients with venous diseases. Based on the results of phlebotensiography, indications for surgical treatment of varicose veins are determined.

Phlebotensiography is non-invasive and safe for the patient. The study is carried out on an outpatient basis using special diagnostic equipment.

Venous outflow is a complex physiological system that provides optimal tissue nutrition with blood and lymph. Diseases of this system have a negative impact on the quality of life of patients and cause dangerous consequences. Human veins are formed from the heart and organs, and not from the walls of blood vessels. The diameter of the veins can change under the influence of various factors: when moving muscles, when changing body position, depending on body temperature. Along with veins, lymph and arterial blood flow through the vessels of organs and tissues, so phlebotanseography allows a detailed assessment of the state of the circulatory system throughout its entire length.

Phlebography can diagnose the following conditions: – varicose veins; – postthrombophlebitic syndrome; – thrombosis; – expansion of the superficial veins of the lower extremities; - complications after surgical interventions;