The physician prescribed a Tegapore dressing to treat a venous ulcer. The ankle-brachial index (ABI) should be 0.50 if the circulatory status is adequate.
Venous ulcer is the problem of legs caused due to abnormal functioning of veins of legs. It creates a wound like situation. The treatment for venous ulcers include leg elevation, compression therapy, dressings, pentoxifylline, aspirin therapy, etc.
Ankle-brachial index is the comparison of the blood pressure measured in the ankle with that of the arm. A low value hints of blockage or narrowing of blood vessels. It can indicate towards any heart diseases.
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