Tag: Monique Abner

As wound care practitioners, we commonly encounter patients who are referred for evaluation and management of venous ulcers due to venous hypertension. These ulcers are the most common lesions of the lower extremities, affecting 1%-3% of the US population.1 Patient may have coexisting medical comorbidities such as cardiac failure and advanced arterial disease, which may impact the usage of compression therapy. The longstanding venous disease may be associated with additional morbidities such as pain, disability, and malignant transformation. Effective clinical outcomes require patient adherence with recommendations that involve a lifelong commitment to management. This article will serve as a generalized overview of this burdensome disease … read more