A patient presents to ED with chest pain and this trace. What would you do?
Interpretation management
Definition
Arterial ulcers, also known as ischaemic ulcers, are wounds that occur due to inadequate blood flow, typically in the lower extremities. They result from arterial insufficiency, where there’s a reduction in blood flow to the extremities, leading to tissue ischaemia and necrosis.
Aetiology
Pathophysiology
Appearance
Symptoms
Associated Findings
Clinical Assessment
Investigations
General Principles
Wound Care
Surgical Intervention
Revascularisation procedures, such as angioplasty or bypass grafting, may be necessary in severe cases.