| Feature | PAD (arterial) | Venous |
|---|---|---|
| Core problem | not enough blood gets in | blood cannot get out |
| Pulses | weak / absent | present |
| Skin | pale, cool, shiny, hairless | brown discoloration, warm, swollen |
| Ulcer site | toes & pressure points | medial ankle (gaiter area) |
| Ulcer look | "punched-out", dry, very painful | uneven edges, weepy, less painful |
| Pain eased by | rest and hanging the leg down | elevating (raising) the leg |