In the CLOTS Trial 1, patients who were hospitalized for acute stroke were randomized to usual care plus thigh-high compression stockings or usual care with no stockings; no significant benefit was ...

Wearing compression stockings that stretch above the knee works better at preventing a type of blood clot than wearing stockings that end below the knee, researchers have found. Deep vein thrombosis ...

Antithrombotic medications are the mainstay of preventative therapy for deep-vein thrombosis (DVT); however, these drugs are associated with an increased risk of bleeding and are contraindicated in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Compression hosiery improved quality of life and appeared cost-effective for the acute phase between diagnosis ...

Varicose veins frequently occur, especially in individuals who spend substantial time either sitting or standing. Compression socks, a particular type of hosiery, can assist in relieving symptoms ...