title: [Use of elastic compression stockings].
abstract: Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is caused by venous insufficiency and is a frequent complication of deep venous thrombosis. Patients with PTS have reduced quality of life and an increased risk of recurrent deep venous thrombosis. Importantly, the risk of PTS is halved by the use of elastic compression stockings. This review outlines important practical aspects related to correct clinical use of these stockings.
authors.affiliation: Hjertemedicinsk Afdeling, Aarhus Universitetshospital, Brendstrupgaardsvej 100, 8200 Aarhus. erikgrove@dadlnet.dk.
authors.forename: Lisbeth
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kallestrup
authors.forename: Tine
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Søgaard
authors.forename: Inge
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Schjødt
authors.forename: Erik Lerkevang
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Grove
mesh_terms: D000075202:Contraindications; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance; D054070:Postthrombotic Syndrome / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D053828:Stockings, Compression / Q000191:economics; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy