Peripheral arterial/venous disease

Question 1

Difference between arterial, venous, and neuropathic ulcers?

Answer 1

Arterial

• Pain – intermittent claudication to sharp
• Pulse – diminished or absent
• Skin – dry shiny
• Ulcer – punched out
• Edema – not really

Venous

• Pain – cramping acheing
• Pulse – present
• Skin – reddish, blue, oedematous
• Ulcer – sloughy, lots of granulation tissue
• Edema – yes