The Influence of Compressive Stockings on the Haemodynamics in the Lower Extremities

Abstract

The influence of an elastic stocking upon the venous muscle pump function in a healthy subject and in a patient with chronic venous insufficiency is discussed. Taking into account the alinear relationship between venous pressure and limb volume the experiences concerning the effects of tissue compression, some of which seem to be contradictory, are clarified.

Keywords

compressive stockings venous muscle pump function pressure–volume relationship transmural vascular pressure

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