title: Role of compression therapy in pathophysiology of the venous system in lower limbs.
abstract: The management of varicose veins and their sequelae are estimated to cost the NHS approximately £400-600 m annually. Along with interventional procedures, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) also recommends the use of compression therapy. With the vast array of different compression therapies available, prescribing the correct method can be challenging, with patients receiving incorrect compression being a matter of concern. This review summarises the key principles underpinning the management of these patients with particular emphasis on the pathophysiology and different classes of compression.
authors.affiliation: Vascular Surgery Department, Royal Stoke University Hospital, United Kingdom. Electronic address: adam.hague1@nhs.net.
authors.forename: Adam
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hague
authors.affiliation: Vascular Surgery Department, Royal Stoke University Hospital and Leighton Hospital, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Arun
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pherwani
authors.affiliation: Vascular Surgery Department, Royal Stoke University Hospital and Leighton Hospital, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Sriram
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rajagopalan
mesh_terms: D058128:Compression Bandages; D006801:Humans; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*
keywords: Chronic venous insufficiency; Compression therapy; Varicose veins; Vascular surgery