Sensitivity and Specificity of Thermal Imaging When Used to Detect Superficial Venous Reflux as Compared to Duplex Ultrasound

VASCULAR DISEASE MANAGEMENT 2021;18(3):E45-E49

More than 80 million Americans suffer from chronic venous disease (CVD), which often is visually recognized as varicose veins.1 If left untreated, these abnormal leg veins can progressively worsen and cause other complications.2 Thus, optimizing non-contact, noninvasive imaging methods that can be useful in either earlier or more complete diagnosis of CVD may be beneficial.