TY - JOUR
T1 - Venous leg ulcers
T2 - Impact and dysfunction of the venous system
AU - Gordon, Phyllis
AU - Widener, Jeanne M.
AU - Heffline, Melody
PY - 2015/6/1
Y1 - 2015/6/1
N2 - Management of chronic venous leg ulcers (VLU) can be frustrating for both patient and practitioner. It is a significant source of disability and cost of care. Before the practitioner enters the management phase of VLU care, it is helpful to understand the impact of VLUs. Additionally, it is essential to understand the structure and function of the venous system and manifestations indicative of a dysfunction of the system. This article focuses on the epidemiology, structure, and function of the venous system as well as clinical manifestations and prevention.
AB - Management of chronic venous leg ulcers (VLU) can be frustrating for both patient and practitioner. It is a significant source of disability and cost of care. Before the practitioner enters the management phase of VLU care, it is helpful to understand the impact of VLUs. Additionally, it is essential to understand the structure and function of the venous system and manifestations indicative of a dysfunction of the system. This article focuses on the epidemiology, structure, and function of the venous system as well as clinical manifestations and prevention.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.jvn.2015.01.002
DO - 10.1016/j.jvn.2015.01.002
M3 - Article
C2 - 26025148
AN - SCOPUS:84929862560
VL - 33
SP - 54
EP - 59
JO - Journal of Vascular Nursing
JF - Journal of Vascular Nursing
SN - 1062-0303
IS - 2
ER -