Chronic Vascular Ulcers
What are chronic vascular ulcers?
Persistent wounds caused by systemic vascular conditions. They resist healing and may recur without proper care.
Who is at risk?
- Patients with PAD or venous insufficiency
- People with a history of vascular surgery or smoking
- People age 60+ or who have comorbidities
What are the symptoms?
- Non-healing ulcers with thickened surrounding skin
- Ulcers that tend to persist despite standard wound care
- May produce foul drainage