The Physiological Effect of Graded Compression Stockings on Blood Flow in the Lower Limb: An Assessment with Colour Doppler Ultrasound

Objectives: To assess the physiological effect of low-pressure graded compression stockings (GCS) on the blood flow of the lower limb with the use of colour Doppler. Design: A randomised controlled study. Setting: X-ray Department in a teaching hospital. Patients: Forty-five healthy, adult, voluntar...

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Published in:Phlebology 1999-03, Vol.14 (1), p.17-20
Main Authors: Benkö, T., Kalik, I., Chetty, M. N.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Objectives: To assess the physiological effect of low-pressure graded compression stockings (GCS) on the blood flow of the lower limb with the use of colour Doppler. Design: A randomised controlled study. Setting: X-ray Department in a teaching hospital. Patients: Forty-five healthy, adult, voluntary subjects. Method: Subjects were randomised into three groups to either wear thigh- or knee-length GCS of the same type or no stockings. The diameter and cross-sectional area of the femoral and popliteal veins and the peak venous velocities were measured with colour Doppler before the application of GCS and after 20 min bed rest with the stockings in situ. Results: Measurements showed a significant increase of the peak velocity in the femoral vein with thigh-length GCS (p
ISSN:0268-3555
1758-1125
DOI:10.1177/026835559901400105