Cardiovascular · UKMLA & AKT
Venous ulcers
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise venous ulcers — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
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- Venous ulcers are the most common cause of chronic leg ulceration (~70-80% of all leg ulcers), caused by chronic venous insufficiency and sustained venous hypertension in the gaiter area.
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