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1 MILLION
people in the U.S. are affected by venous leg ulcers (VLU)<sup>1,2
70-90%
of all lower extremity ulcers are venous<sup>1,2</sup>
> 50%
of treated VLUs are recurrent ulcerations<sup>3</sup>
Superficial venous reflux is usually present in patients with VLUs ― yet many go unassessed or untreated.1,4-6
CVI Diagnosis & GuidelinesDue to pain, mobility limitations, and other consequences, VLUs have a significant impact on patients.7-9
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Gohel MS, Heatley F, Liu X, et al. A Randomized Trial of Early Endovenous Ablation in Venous Ulceration. N Engl J Med. May 31, 2018;378(22)2105-2114.
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Valencia IC, Falabella A, Kirsner RS, Eaglstein WH. Chronic venous insufficiency and venous leg ulceration. J Am Acad Dermatol. March 2001;44(3):401-421.
Phillips T, Stanton B, Provan A, Lew R. A study of the impact of leg ulcers on quality of life: financial, social, and psychologic implications. J Am Acad Dermatol. July 1994;31(1):49-53.
Green J, Jester R. Health-related quality of life and chronic venous leg ulceration: part 1. Br J Community Nurs. December 2009;14(12):S12,S14,S16-17.