Understanding CEAP Classification

In the following infographic, Dr. Shailendra decodes the  CEAP (Clinical-Etiology-Anatomy-Pathophysiology) classification of Chronic Venous Disease. CEAP classification is an internationally accepted standard for describing patients with chronic venous disorders.

Developed in 1993, CEAP is a classification system based on clinical manifestations of chronic venous disorders, on current understanding of the etiology, the involved anatomy, and the underlying venous pathology, the following infographic represents the 2020 revision of CEAP, summary, and clinical classification.