Are there absolute contraindications for compression stockings in patients with venous stasis ulcers ? Yes.
1. Arterial occlusive disease
2. Heart failure
3. Ankle brachial index < 0.5
Guarnera G, Zamboni P. Nelzen O, Mannello F, Andriessen A. Pending questions in venous ulcers management: Report from a Symposium of the World Union of Wound Healing Societies International Congress.
https://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/vl/article/view/9206/9095
Dr Karamanoukian's note: mixed arterial and venous disease is not common and as such, most patients with venous stasis ulcers are eligible for treatment with compression bandages.