How Does Hypertension Affect Pressure Ulcers? Pressure ulcers or pressure sores or bed sores are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue that occurs due to prolonged pressure on a particular part of the body, especially on the bony parts such as Heels, Elbows, and base of the spine, etc. It most commonly occurs in patients who spend most of their time in one place. For example, bedridden or confined to a wheelchair or people with other mobility issues, etc. It can develop over hours or days. If they are left untreated, it can lead to severe medical complications such as Infection, Amputation, etc. Read more: https://woundcaresurgeon.weebly.com/blog/how-does-hypertension-affect-pressure-ulcers #scheduleabedsideappointment #pressureulcerVenturaCounty #pressureulcers #pressureulcertreatmentLosAngeles #chronicwounds #woundcaretreatmentCalifornia