Chronic venous insufficiency?

What is the difference between Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Chronic Veneous Insufficiency (CVT)?

DVT is a clot or blockage of the vein. it can happen when you sit for long periods like on a plane or are in the hospital in bed all day. Any healthy person can get those, even young people. CVT is usually due to an underlying disease like diabetes or heart disease where the blood pumping mechanism is damaged, or the veins are narrowed with plaque. Both conditions can be very dangerous. DVT can be treated and not happen again if caught in time, but, if the clot breaks loose can be fatal. CVT is a long drawn out condition where you get discoloration and swelling in the legs and sometimes have stasis ulcers that don't heal properly. This can lead to gangrene and amputation. This is just an overview. talk to your doctor if you have any further questions on this.

Deep venous thrombosis is a condition where there is a clot in a vein. DVT can have many causes. CVT is where one of more veins cannot push blood back to the heart to be re-oxygenated. This is caused by a problem with the valves, and is a long term condition (hence chronic). Sometimes this can be caused by a clot blocking the veins (DVT).