Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are one of the most common ulcers of the lower extremity. VLU
affects many individuals worldwide, could pose a significant socioeconomic burden to the …

Chronic wounds are those that do not progress through a normal, orderly, and timely
sequence of repair. They are common and are often incorrectly treated. The morbidity and …

The European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) has prepared new guidelines for the
treatment of patients with CVD, to update the existing ESVS guidelines on the management …

There may be significant deficiencies in the knowledge among nurses, 38–40 an issue
recognised by many. 41 A survey of community nurses in Ireland found that more than half …

Venous ulcers are the most common type of chronic lower extremity ulcers, affecting 1% to
3% of the US population. Venous hypertension as a result of venous reflux (incompetence) …

Objective: To provide an updated estimate of the global prevalence of CVD and to
comprehensively evaluate risk factors associated with this condition. Background: CVD is an …

Background Stimulated by published reports of potentially inappropriate application of
venous procedures, the American Venous Forum and its Ethics Task Force in collaboration …

Background Leg ulcers are open skin wounds on the lower leg that can last weeks, months
or even years. Most leg ulcers are the result of venous diseases. First‐line treatment options …

Introduction: Venous leg ulcers (VLU) embody the most severe stage of the broad spectrum
of chronic venous disease. Approximately 40% of patients with VLU present with the …

The aim of this study was to estimate costs associated with the management of patients with
venous leg ulcers (VLUs) from the perspective of the UK National Health Service (NHS). The …