A 70-year-old with chronic venous ulcers asks about compression therapy. Which statement is consistent with US vascular guidelines?...

Question

A 70-year-old with chronic venous ulcers asks about compression therapy. Which statement is consistent with US vascular guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Graduated compression therapy is recommended unless significant arterial insufficiency

Answer

Compression is contraindicated in all PAD

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Antibiotics alone heal venous ulcers

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Systemic steroids aid healing

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Bed rest is primary therapy

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Venous Ulcer