Evaluation of apoptosis in varicose vein disease complicated by superficial vein thrombosis.

Conclusions: The vein wall in SVT shows increased pro-apoptotic activity compared to uncomplicated disease and normal veins. Whether increased vein wall cell apoptosis is a causative factor for SVT in varicose veins disease or a repairing mechanism of the thrombosis itself needs further research.
PMID: 25007903 [PubMed - in process]

Source: VASA. Zeitschrift fur Gefasskrankheiten. Journal for Vascular Diseases - July 1, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Filis K, Kavantzas N, Dalainas I, Galyfos G, Karanikola E, Toutouzas K, Tsioufis C, Sigala F Tags: Vasa Source Type: research