Effect of Graduated Compression Stockings on Venous Blood Velocity in Supine Resting Hospitalized Patients

In conclusion, thigh-length GCS in hospitalized patients had little or no effect on popliteal or femoral vein blood velocity while supine at rest, irrespective of whether the patients had venous insufficiency.

Source: Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis - August 26, 2014 Category: Hematology Authors: Stein, P. D., Matta, F., Akkad, M. W., Hoppe, C. L., Patel, Y. R., Sivakumar, S. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research