Summary Each year, the American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the National
Institutes of Health and other government agencies, brings together in a single document the …

Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are one of the most common ulcers of the lower extremity. VLU
affects many individuals worldwide, could pose a significant socioeconomic burden to the …

Abstract The Wound Healing Foundation (WHF) recognised a need for an unbiased
consensus on the best treatment of chronic wounds. A panel of 13 experts were invited to a …

Chronic venous disease (CVD) is a multifactorial condition affecting an important
percentage of the global population. It ranges from mild clinical signs, such as …

Summary Each year, the American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, and other government …

Summary Each year, the American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, and other government …

Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) of the lower extremities manifests itself in various clinical
spectrums, ranging from asymptomatic but cosmetic problems to severe symptoms, such as …

Background: The American Heart Association, in conjunction with the National Institutes of
Health, annually reports on the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke …

Venous ulcers are the most common type of chronic lower extremity ulcers, affecting 1% to
3% of the US population. Venous hypertension as a result of venous reflux (incompetence) …

Introduction It is well documented that the prevalence of venous leg ulcers (VLUs) is
increasing, coinciding with an ageing population. Accurate global prevalence of VLUs is …