The valves inside the leg veins can be seen on ultrasound. The arrow points to a valve in the great saphenous vein within the leg.
Leg veins have one-way valves that prevent blood from […]
In healthy veins, the valves close after the blood flows towards the heart, preventing backflow.
When veins become dilated, the valves cannot close properly, allowing blood to flow back towards the ankle.
Vein valves play a critical role in helping blood flow through the veins back […]
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