Doença venosa crônica: relação entre classificação clínica CEAP, índice massa corpórea e diâmetro venoso da safena magna

Abstract

CONTEXT: Chronic venous disease (CVD) of the lower limbs is a very prevalent condition in several countries. It is characterized by persistent hypertension of the venous system, capable of promoting varied signs and symptoms. OBJECTIVES: To verify if there are any relationships between the severity of the clinical signs of CVD, the overweight and the degree of dilation of the great saphenous vein. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was performed between July / 2017 and November / 2018, and the clinical signs of CVD were evaluated by CEAP classification, body mass index (BMI) and saphenous vein diameter. RESULTS: The relationship between BMI and severity of clinical signs of venous insufficiency through CEAP classification showed a statistically significant difference (p = 0.013). It was also observed that the relationship between caliber of the great saphenous veins and the severity of the clinical signs of venous insufficiency through CEAP classification showed a statistically significant difference (p = 0.001). In both differences occurred mainly between the members of patients with CEAP 2 and all other strata. CONCLUSIONS: In CVD, there is a positive correlation between the severity of clinical signs, BMI and saphenous vein diameter.