chronic venous insufficiency
noun
: a condition in which the flow of blood from the legs to the heart is impaired chiefly as a result of weakened or damaged valves in the veins of the legs and that is characterized especially by edema, pain, and discoloration in the lower legs
Left untreated, chronic venous insufficiency can progress to painful ulcers and limit mobility, yet many patients delay care because symptoms may seem like a normal part of aging.—
Sara Berg
Sara BergVenous disease in general is very common. For example, varicose veins affect about 1 in 3 adults. Each year, about 1 in 50 adults with varicose veins go on to develop chronic venous insufficiency.—Cleveland Clinic
—abbreviation CVI
Cleveland ClinicExamples of chronic venous insufficiency in a Sentence
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The president has also been seen with swollen ankles and was diagnosed last year with chronic venous insufficiency, a condition common in people over 70.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
In terms of his swollen ankles, the White House last July linked them to Trump’s diagnosis with chronic venous insufficiency.
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Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2026
The White House said swelling around the ankles was due to chronic venous insufficiency or CVI, which occurs when leg veins fail to send blood back to the heart properly, and the bruising on the back of his hand was caused by frequent handshaking and aspirin.
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Last year the White House said Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a fairly common condition for older adults that causes blood to pool in the president’s legs.
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Collin Binkley,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
The memo also noted slight lower leg swelling, likely tied to his chronic venous insufficiency.
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Elliott Davis,
The Hill,
30 May 2026
In the past year, he has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, frequently appeared sleepy during meetings, and regularly been photographed with dark bruises on his hands, which he's claimed are the result of taking heavy doses of aspirin.
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Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
In July, he was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common condition in older adults that causes blood to pool in his veins.
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ABC News,
26 May 2026
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Antonio Pequeño Iv,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
In terms of his swollen ankles, the White House last July linked them to Trump’s diagnosis with chronic venous insufficiency.
—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2026
The White House said swelling around the ankles was due to chronic venous insufficiency or CVI, which occurs when leg veins fail to send blood back to the heart properly, and the bruising on the back of his hand was caused by frequent handshaking and aspirin.
—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Last year the White House said Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a fairly common condition for older adults that causes blood to pool in the president’s legs.
—
Collin Binkley,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
The memo also noted slight lower leg swelling, likely tied to his chronic venous insufficiency.
—
Elliott Davis,
The Hill,
30 May 2026
In the past year, he has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, frequently appeared sleepy during meetings, and regularly been photographed with dark bruises on his hands, which he's claimed are the result of taking heavy doses of aspirin.
—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
In July, he was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common condition in older adults that causes blood to pool in his veins.
—
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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“Chronic venous insufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chronic%20venous%20insufficiency. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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