Varicose Veins: Role of Mechanotransduction of Venous Hypertension
Varicose veins affect approximately one-third of the adult population and result in significant psychological, physical, and financial burden. Nevertheless, the molecular pathogenesis of varicose vein formation remains unidentified. Venous hypertension exerted on veins of the lower extremity is cons...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Vascular Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/538627 |