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Understanding the hidden challenges behind chronic wounds
Some wounds just don’t go away. When healing stalls for weeks or months, it’s often because something deeper is going on in the body, especially in patients living with heart failure.
What Is a Chronic Wound?
A wound is considered chronic when it doesn’t heal within about 4 weeks. These wounds may stay open, ooze fluid, develop infection, or worsen over time.
Common Reasons Wounds Stop Healing
Poor Circulation
In heart failure, the heart can’t pump enough blood to the skin and tissues. This lack of blood flow means less oxygen and fewer healing nutrients reach the wound.
Fluid Retention
Swelling in the legs, feet or abdomen (edema) puts pressure on skin tissue and slows recovery.
Weakened Immune System
Poor blood flow also limits the body’s ability to send immune cells to fight infection and support healing.
Diabetes & Nerve Damage
When diabetes is present alongside heart failure, loss of sensation (neuropathy) can make it harder to notice or care for wounds early, delaying treatment.
What We Can Do
At Chicago Medical Group Heart Failure and Wounds, we bring advanced mobile care directly to your home. Our specialized wound care team addresses both the wound and the underlying health issues that prevent healing.
Don’t ignore slow-healing wounds. Early treatment can prevent infection, hospital visits and even amputation. Schedule a consultation today to take the next step toward healing.
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