On February 22, 2025, Beijing – The 3rd CBD Academic Salon & The 1st Northern China Varicose Veins CHIVA Salon was successfully held in Beijing. Hosted by Dr. Smile Vein Center Beijing, with co-sponsorship from Sohu Health, the international vein specialist website GAIP, and the blog platform Veinsights, the event gathered vein specialists and vascular surgeons from China, Spain, Japan, and other countries. The participants included outstanding young doctors from top hospitals in Beijing, Hebei, Northeast China, and Zhejiang, who engaged in deep discussions on the latest treatment concepts, cutting-edge technologies, and clinical experience in the field of lower limb varicose veins, further promoting academic exchange and international cooperation in vein disease.
This salon aimed to promote the concept of hemodynamic testing for lower limb veins and to refine and optimize varicose veins treatment strategies through academic exchange, advancing the development of minimally invasive, precise, and individualized treatments for vein disease. Experts shared academic lectures, clinical case studies, on-site hemodynamic demonstrations, and engaged in free discussions to explore innovative minimally invasive treatment strategies, aiming to provide more efficient treatment options for both Chinese and global patients.
Academic Highlights and International Exchange
The salon invited vein specialists from Spain, Japan, and China, and featured standardized hemodynamic POCUS demonstrations with volunteer patients, focusing on new technologies in lower limb varicose vein treatment and the latest progress in the CHIVA (Conservative Hemodynamic and Individualized Vein-sparing Treatment) approach. Dr. Jordi Juan Samso from Spain reviewed the 36-year development of the CHIVA technique and discussed its future global application. Dr. Takahiro Imai from Japan shared the current treatment status for lower limb varicose veins in Japan and highlighted the widespread use of minimally invasive treatments in the country.
Dr. Jordi Juan Samso (Spain)
Dr. Yong Liu, Director of the Ultrasound Department, Beijing Shijitan Hospital (China)
Dr. Josep Oriol Parés i Rifà (Spain)
Dr. Xiaoning Tong（Japan）
Dr. Xin Du (China)
Dr. Takahiro Imai（Japan）
Dr. Lei Su (China)
Dr. Xin Du from China shared her clinical experience with the CHIVA treatment for perforating vein insufficiency and C4-6 varicose veins, explaining the scientific principles behind it. Dr. Xiaoning Tong from Japan discussed the application of vein glue in treating lower limb varicose veins, pointing out key technical considerations. Dr. Yong Liu from China shared key points in ultrasound identification of position-related venous compression, emphasizing non-invasive testing and the importance of avoiding overtreatment. Dr. Josep Oriol Parés i Rifà from Spain shared the 26-year clinical results of using CHIVA to treat hidden vein insufficiency at the Vic University Hospital. Dr. Lei Su from China emphasized the importance of rethinking perforating vein function from a hemodynamic perspective and how to preserve the venous drainage network.
Experts explored ways to overcome misconceptions in traditional diagnosis and treatment, helping patients receive more precise and effective treatments.
The First Live CHIVA Demonstration in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region
This salon marked the first academic salon in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region to demonstrate and teach the crucial standardized hemodynamic POCUS assessment in the CHIVA approach. It signifies a potential rapid development opportunity for the hemodynamic field in the treatment of lower limb varicose veins in China. The successful event not only enhanced cooperation and exchange between domestic and international experts but also broke down the boundaries between private and public healthcare systems, showcasing the international level of academic exchange.
Promoting Cooperation in the Vein Disease Discipline and Regional Medical Development
The salon provided a new platform for promoting cross-border medical cooperation in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and facilitated in-depth communication and collaboration between vein disease experts from both within and outside the region. Dr. Smile Medical Group will continue to leverage its expertise in vein disease to advance the development and standardization of hemodynamic treatment for vein diseases in China. By integrating advanced medical resources and technologies from both domestic and international sources, it will enhance the quality of regional medical services, improve patient treatment experiences and outcomes, and ultimately promote the overall development of vein disease treatment in the region.
Future Outlook: Promoting Regional Medical Development and International Cooperation
With the successful conclusion of this salon, Dr. Smile Medical Group will continue to expand its medical network in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, helping local vein disease specialists improve their knowledge and skills. More patients suffering from varicose veins will have the opportunity to choose treatments that preserve vein function. The group will also continue to strengthen its cooperation with international academic institutions to promote the global application of the CHIVA concept, provide global training in CHIVA standardization, and integrate international medical resources to offer treatment options that better align with human physiological functions.
Dr. Xin Du, head of Dr. Smile Vein Center Beijing, stated: “In the future, we will continue to promote the standardized application of hemodynamic knowledge in China, while also collaborating with global CHIVA experts and Inteleos in the U.S. to launch the Global CHIVA Program. This will help standardize the learning and application of the CHIVA theory for varicose veins, so that more countries and regions’ patients can benefit from these advanced ideas and services.”
Conclusion
Through the outstanding exchanges and presentations at this salon, the future direction of vein disease treatment has become clearer—preserving venous drainage function, precise hemodynamic diagnosis, and individualized treatment strategies. These innovative concepts not only deepen the medical community’s understanding of vein disease treatment but also provide a more scientific and effective treatment path for global patients. As global academic cooperation deepens and technological innovations continue, the vein disease field will move towards more precise, minimally invasive, and individualized treatments, significantly improving patients’ treatment experience and quality of life.
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