If you have a wound that won’t heal, it can be a frustrating and worrying experience. While our bodies are designed to heal, sometimes underlying health conditions, age, or the nature of the injury can interfere with this natural process. A wound care specialist is a medical doctor with advanced training in treating wounds that have not…
There are two types of chronic wounds often associated with cardiovascular conditions: arterial ulcers, also called ischemic ulcers, and venous ulcers, also called stasis ulcers. For people living with heart disease, both arterial and venous ulcers can form when a bruise or scrape worsens or when the skin breaks down due to poor blood supply….
During our sixth annual Heart Health campaign, February 1 through 28, we are raising awareness of the impact heart health has on wound healing and the importance of screening for wounds especially for people living with cardiovascular disease.
At Healogics, we’re committed to raising awareness about peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition that affects nearly 10 million Americans. Despite its prevalence, PAD often goes undiagnosed, which is why we believe that understanding its symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options is crucial for everyone’s health. We often encounter confusion between PAD and venous insufficiency,…
Evidence-Based Strategies to Keep Your Wounds Healed If you’ve recently healed from a chronic wound, congratulations on reaching this important milestone. However, it’s crucial to understand that wound healing is often just the beginning of your long-term care journey. Research shows that nearly 40% of patients with healed lower extremity wounds will experience a recurrence…
June is Men’s Health Month. We, at Healogics, are bringing awareness to the various health conditions that men suffer from, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease or prostate cancer. With early detection and appropriate treatments, these conditions can be managed or even prevented.
Your skin protects the inside of your body from germs that cannot be seen. Germs can cause infection if you have a break in the skin. You can also get an infection in your bone. This is called osteomyelitis.
How Does Smoking Affect Wound Healing? Cigarettes contain nicotine. Nicotine causes your arteries to become narrow. It can also cause your arteries to go into spasm. When this happens, the oxygen and nutrients carried in your blood cannot get to your wound. Oxygen and nutrients are needed for your wound to heal. A wound that…
Don’t Put Up With Pain A wound can often be painful. Doctors who work in wound care can help prevent or relieve the pain that may come from a problem wound.
Tips for Caregivers Transferring Patients Caregivers helping transfer patients safely, remember to:
