DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old obese woman with high blood pressure that is being controlled with nifedipine and losartan. Over a year ago, I noticed that my small toe on my left foot was ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 80-year-old obese woman with high blood pressure that is being controlled with nifedipine and losartan. Over a year ago, I noticed that my small toe on my left foot was ...

Q: Is it worth buying an audible, handheld Doppler ultrasound to detect arterial insufficiency? A: In post-acute and long-term care facilities, older adults with lower extremity wounds may have ...

Early recognition of chronic venous insufficiency helps improve outcome and reduces the need for surgical intervention. Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) affects 10% to 35% of adults in the United ...

Venous ulcers are the most common type of leg ulcers, but that doesn't make them any less troubling. Most often found just above the ankle, these non-healing skin wounds can take on many shapes and ...

Stasis dermatitis, or venous eczema, is an inflammatory skin pathology that develops as a result of impaired venous drainage, most commonly in the lower limbs. Often associated with peripheral pitting ...

Venous ulcers usually occur on the legs due to blood circulation problems that damage your veins. Treatments are available to manage symptoms, help ulcers heal more quickly, or prevent them. Venous ...

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways Venous hypertension is high blood pressure in the veins, often in ...