Table 1

Variables of interest with corresponding data source

Venous duplex ultrasound reportPhone surveyPatient chart
Study dateRaceSex
Study indicationEthnicityHeight
Reflux location(s)History of VLU (including ulcer start date)Weight
Reflux time(s)Limitation of ankle movementVenous dermatitis
Presence of DVT or superficial vein thrombosisMobility (ie, use of a wheelchair or walker)Lipodermatosclerosis
History of DVT or PEAtrophie blanche
History of varicose veinsMedical and surgical history
History of leg swellingUlcer photograph
Chronic itch of lower extremities
Chronic rash of lower extremities
Lower extremity vein procedures
Lower extremity artery procedures
Use of compression on lower extremities
Elevation of legs when sleeping
No of pregnancies
Other medical and surgical history
Medications
Smoking history
Exercise
Family history of leg ulcers, swelling or varicose veins
  • DVT, deep vein thrombosis; PE, pulmonary embolism; VLU, venous leg ulcer.