Leaky veins vs. blocked arteries: Does it impact hard-to-heal leg ulcers?
Chronic leg ulcers are a significant clinical challenge, affecting millions worldwide. They result from various underlying pathophysiological mechanisms, primarily categorized into arterial ulcers, caused by blocked arteries, and venous stasis ulcers, resulting from leaky veins. Distinguishing betwe...
| Publicado en: | Wounds International Vol. 17; no. 2; pp. 22 - 28 |
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| Formato: | algorithm care plan pictorial tables/charts Journal Article |
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SB Communications Group, A Schofield Media Company
Jun2026
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