2023
A state-of-the-art review of quality-of-life assessment in venous disease
Cleman J, Xia K, Haider M, Nikooie R, Scierka L, Romain G, Attaran R, Grimshaw A, Mena-Hurtado C, Smolderen K. A state-of-the-art review of quality-of-life assessment in venous disease. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2023, 12: 101725. PMID: 38128828, PMCID: PMC11523418, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2023.101725.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDisease-specific patient-reported outcome measurePatient-reported outcome measuresChronic venous diseaseCharing Cross Venous Ulcer QuestionnaireChronic Venous Insufficiency QuestionnaireVenous diseaseHealth statusVenous ulcersEvidence baseRelevant English-language studiesPatients' health statusContent validityEnglish-language studiesFull-text articlesManifestations of diseaseC6 diseaseOvid EmbaseInclusion criteriaOutcome measuresCommon conditionClinical settingDiseaseLiterature searchPatientsUlcers
2022
Chronic Venous Disease of the Lower Extremities: A State-of-the Art Review
Attaran R, Carr J. Chronic Venous Disease of the Lower Extremities: A State-of-the Art Review. Journal Of The Society For Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions 2022, 2: 100538. PMID: 39132527, PMCID: PMC11307564, DOI: 10.1016/j.jscai.2022.100538.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChronic venous diseaseVenous diseaseSymptomatic chronic venous diseaseAmbulatory venous hypertensionCornerstone of treatmentSaphenous vein refluxDeep vein thrombosisDeep vein obstructionSignificant cost burdenQuality of lifeHealth care systemAdvanced diseaseVenous hypertensionVenous obstructionVein obstructionVein refluxVein thrombosisSuch patientsLeg ulcersSymptom improvementCatheter techniqueFemale sexRisk factorsCompression therapySignificant symptoms
2017
Compression Therapy in Venous Disease
Attaran R, Chaar C. Compression Therapy in Venous Disease. 2017, 65-74. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-65226-9_5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVenous diseaseCompression therapyLower extremitiesPost-thrombotic syndromeDeep vein thrombosisEssential treatment modalityRole of compressionThrombotic syndromeMost patientsSymptomatic reliefVein thrombosisVenous ulcersTreatment modalitiesPrimary modalityFluid accumulationDiseaseTherapyExtremitiesTreatmentModalitiesInterstitial spaceExtremtiesThrombosisUlcersEdema
2016
Compression therapy for venous disease
Attaran RR, Chaar C. Compression therapy for venous disease. Phlebology The Journal Of Venous Disease 2016, 32: 81-88. PMID: 26908640, DOI: 10.1177/0268355516633382.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVenous diseaseCompression therapyVenous ulcer diseaseMainstay of therapyPost-thrombotic syndromeMore severe formsMechanism of benefitDVT preventionVenous ulcerationUlcer diseaseLower extremitiesCompression modalitiesSevere formTherapyDiseaseUse of compressionUlcerationSyndromeMainstayExtremitiesPrevention