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11235498

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
2001-3-8
pubmed:abstractText
Chronic venous insufficiency is the most common cause of leg ulcers. Its incidence increases as the population ages. Managing venous leg ulcers involves treating the cause, optimizing local wound care, and addressing patient-centered concerns. The cornerstone of the diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency includes demonstrating venous disease. The clinician must rule out significant coexisting arterial disease by performing a thorough clinical assessment and obtaining an ankle brachial pressure index. The most important aspect of treatment is resolving edema through high compression therapy for those individuals with an ankle brachial pressure index greater than or equal to 0.8. Other components of successful chronic venous insufficiency management include increasing mobility and medical management. Selected patients may respond to surgery, biologicals, adjunctive therapies, and lifestyle enhancements. Twelve recommendations are made incorporating current best clinical practices and expert opinion with available research. The approach to venous disease is best accomplished through a multidisciplinary team that revolves around the active participation of patients and their families. The authors' intent is to provide a practical, easy-to-follow guide to allow healthcare professionals to provide best clinical practices.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
N
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Feb
pubmed:issn
0889-5899
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
47
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
34-46, 48-50
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2001
pubmed:articleTitle
Best practices for the prevention and treatment of venous leg ulcers.
pubmed:affiliation
Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article