About leg veins and varicose veins

16th June, 2011 - Posted by Dr. Gupta - No Comments

A majority of our veins are healthy and are supported by our muscles, forming the ‘deep venous system.’  Less than 10% of our leg veins are located outside the leg muscles, forming the superficial venous system. It is typically the superficial system that fails.  Learn more about varicose veins and vein disease.