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Varicose veins: diagnosis and management

Clinical guideline [CG168] Published: 24 July 2013

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Do no do examples for Varicose veins: diagnosis and management
Title Year published Impact Level
Do not use compression bandaging or hosiery for more than 7 days after interventional treatment. July 2013 Unclassified
Do not offer compression hosiery to treat varicose veins unless interventional treatment is unsuitable. Note that advice differs in pregnancy (see paragraph 1.4.3 of the guidance for further information) July 2013 Unclassified
Do not carry out interventional treatment for varicose veins during pregnancy other than in exceptional circumstances. July 2013 Unclassified