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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
1977-1-28
pubmed:abstractText
The effect of elastic compression on venous flow in the legs provided by carefully fitted stockings has been measured by a venographic technic. The stocking used provides a gradually decreasing compression from ankle to groin. Clearance of stagnant blood from behind venous valves is clearly improved and the differences observed are statistically highly significant. These data suggest that the routine use of carefully fitted compression stockings will result in a decreased incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and provide a singularly safe, convenient, and noninvasive method of prophylaxis. Evidence presented suggests that at least two investigators have failed to show a decreased incidence of DVT in limbs subjected to elastic compression because the method of compression was inadequate .
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Dec
pubmed:issn
0002-9610
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
132
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
739-43
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1976
pubmed:articleTitle
Elastic compression in the prevention of venous stasis. A critical reevaluation.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Clinical Trial, Controlled Clinical Trial