Table 2 Eligibility criteria for patients
Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
|---|---|
• Patient with VLU or mixed ulcer of predominantly venous origin | • Florid leg ulceration of other origins |
• Ulcer duration ≤ 6 months | • Ulcer duration > 6 months (182 days) |
• Age ≥ 18 years | • Ankle Brachial Index of affected lower extremity < 0.5 or ankle artery pressure < 60 mmHg |
• Decompensated heart failure (≥NYHA III) | |
• Immobility | |
• Age < 18 years | |
• No ability to give consent |