Female patient, 85 years old. She has arterial hypertension, | Figure 1

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Internal Medicine

Patient Information

• Female patient, 85 years old.
• Medical History: Arterial hypertension, hypothyroidism, peripheral venous insufficiency.
• Current Medications: Losartan 100 mg/day, Levothyroxine 50 mcg/day, Varicoss 2X/day, medium compression elastic stockings.

Presenting Complaints

• Venous ulcer of 1 month of evolution.
• Symptoms: significant pain and itching around the injury.

Treatment Prescribed

• Penicillin G Benzatine 1,200,000 IU once a week for 3 weeks.
• Collagenase ointment and sunflower oil to apply around the lesion.

Question for Discussion
Is there anything else that can be done?

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