title: A telemetric technique for studies of venous pressure in the human leg during different positions and activities.
abstract: The pressure in the saphenous vein of the lower leg was monitored by ordinary ECG telemetry equipment supplied with a pressure transducer, a chopper and an extra filter. In eight healthy volunteers venous pressure averaged 80 +/- 5 (SD) mmHg in the standing position and 21 +/- 10 (SD) mmHg during slow walking. When the subjects were occupied with laboratory work in upright position the mean venous pressure was 40-50 mmHg, similar to that obtained sitting at a desk: 48 +/- 5 (SD) mmHg.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000379:methods; D011187:Posture; D013686:Telemetry / Q000379:methods*; D014690:Venous Pressure