'It hurts when I walk:' venous stasis disease--differential diagnosis and treatment

Venous stasis disease represents 70% to 90% of lower-extremity ulcers treated. Venous hypertension brought about by inadequate venous return and defective valvular systems is the main culprit. Positive outcomes in patient care can be achieved by an ongoing partnership between the health care provide...

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Published inDermatology nursing Vol. 18; no. 6; pp. 582 - 583
Main Author Worley, Cynthia A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Jannetti Publications, Inc 01.12.2006
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc
Subjects
Anticoagulants - therapeutic use
Care and treatment
Chronic Disease
Dermatitis - etiology
Diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Intermittent Claudication - etiology
Ligation
Nursing
Nursing Assessment
Patient Care Team
Practice
Scleroderma, Localized - etiology
Stockings, Compression
Ulcers
Varicose Ulcer - diagnosis
Varicose Ulcer - etiology
Varicose Ulcer - therapy
Walking
United Kingdom
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Summary:Venous stasis disease represents 70% to 90% of lower-extremity ulcers treated. Venous hypertension brought about by inadequate venous return and defective valvular systems is the main culprit. Positive outcomes in patient care can be achieved by an ongoing partnership between the health care provider and the patient to control the disease and its effects. Appropriate assessment and management require a long-term commitment by a multidisciplinary team to encourage and enhance patient compliance and to prevent recurrence. In the next issue: arterial disease.
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ISSN:1060-3441