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Venous vs. Arterial Ulcers

Venous ulcers are

significantly more common

Venous ulcers are behind
malleoli; arterial ulcers are

in areas of chronic
pressure or trauma

Arterial ulcers usually have

a more necrotic base and
are more painful

S/S of CVI (pigmentation,

etc.) or ischemia (absent

Arterial ulcer pulses, hair loss, etc.) are
present

Photo courtesy of John Bergan, MD

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