What are the risk factors for chronic venous insufficiency?
What are the risk factors for chronic venous insufficiency?
If you have risk factors for CVI, you are more likely than other people to develop the disease. The most important risk factors are:
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Varicose veins or a family history of varicose veins
- Obesity
- Pregnancy
- Inactivity
- Smoking
- Extended periods of standing or sitting
- Female sex
- Age over 50