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The effect of elastic stockings on the elasticity of varicose veins

Leon, M., Volteas, N., Labropoulos, N., Kalodiki, E., Chan, P., Belcaro, G., Nicolaides, A.N. (1993) The effect of elastic stockings on the elasticity of varicose veins. International Angiology, 12 (2). pp. 173-177. ISSN 0392-9590. (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:78358)

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to establish the long-term effect of graduated elastic compression on venous elasticity in patients with superficial or deep venous disease and to determine the possible relationship between elasticity and the duration of the disease. The elastic modulus of 29 patients, 19 with superficial vein incompetence and 10 with deep vein incompetence was assessed by the simultaneous measurement of calf volume (determined using strain gauge) and venous pressure (obtained via a dorsal foot vein) during venous occlusion. The measurements were obtained before and after 4 weeks of elastic compression stockings.The elastic modulus K, was defined as stress/strain when the veins were full and was calculated from the pressure/volume relationship. The results show a clear difference in elasticity before and after elastic stockings. Two groups of patients were identified: group 1 with increased elasticity and group 2 with decreased elasticity. There was a negative linear relationship (r=0.88) between increase in elasticity after treatment and duration of venous disease.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled keywords: adult, aged, article, clinical article, controlled study, female, human, leg varicosis, male, vein insufficiency, Bandages, Elasticity, Female, Human, Male, Middle Age, Photoplethysmography, Time Factors, Ultrasonography, Varicose Veins, Vascular Patency
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Natural Sciences > Kent and Medway Medical School
Depositing User: Philip Chan
Date Deposited: 08 Nov 2019 09:39 UTC
Last Modified: 14 Dec 2023 04:15 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/78358 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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