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Long-term effects of graduated compression stockings on cardiorespiratory performance. [PDF]

Biol Sport, 2015
The use of graduated compression stockings (GCS) in sport has been increasing in the last years due to their potential positive effects for athletes.
Priego JI, Lucas-Cuevas AG, Aparicio I, Giménez JV, Cortell-Tormo JM, Pérez-Soriano P.   +5 more
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The impact of graduated compression stockings on calf-vein deformation and blood velocity in patients awaiting total knee arthroplasty. [PDF]

BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 2021
Objectives This study was designed to explore venous deformation of the lower extremities and the changes in venous hemodynamics in supine position before and after wearing graduated elastic stockings in patients awaiting total knee arthroplasty (TKA ...
Zhuang Z, Wang Y, Yao Y, Shen Y, Chen D, Jiang Q.   +5 more
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Combination of graduated compression stockings and intermittent pneumatic compression is better in preventing deep venous thrombosis than graduated compression stockings alone for patients following gynecological surgery: a meta-analysis. [PDF]

Thromb J
Background Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is common in patients undergoing gynecological surgery. We aimed to investigate the preventive efficacy in DVT of graduated compression stockings (GCS) alone and in combination with intermittent pneumatic compression
Lu L, Shen Y, Pan Y.
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Graduated compression stockings in prevention of venous thromboembolism among acutely ill medical patients aged over 75 years: a French national survey. [PDF]

Clin Interv Aging, 2019
Baptiste Gramont,1 Émilie Chalayer,1,2 Angélique Savall,3 Martin Killian,1 Thomas Celarier,1 Bernard Tardy21Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, CHU, Saint Etienne, France; 2Centre d’Investigation Clinique, Inserm CIC-EC ...
Gramont B, Chalayer É, Savall A, Killian M, Celarier T, Tardy B.   +5 more
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The changes of the calf-vein deformation and femoral vein peak velocity during ankle pump exercise with or without graduated compression stockings. [PDF]

BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 2022
Objectives To analyze the changes of lower limb hemodynamics parameters before and after wearing graduated compression stockings (GCS) during ankle pump exercise in patients preparing for arthroplastic surgery.
Zhuang Z, Ai D, Yao Y, Zheng L, Qin J, Chen D, Chai S, Lu J, Jiang Q, Li X.   +9 more
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Effectiveness of long-term graduated compression stockings after deep vein thrombosis: a GRADE-based meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. [PDF]

Front Med (Lausanne)
BackgroundPost-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a common long-term complication following deep vein thrombosis (DVT), leading to substantial morbidity and impaired quality of life.
Duan Y, Liu J, Lin S, Li X, Luo D, Zhu L.   +5 more
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GRACE: protocol for a UK, secondary care, multicentre, assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial with a non-inferiority comparison to evaluate graduated compression stockings as an adjunct to extended duration pharmacological thromboprophylaxis for venous thromboembolism prevention. [PDF]

BMJ Open
Introduction Venous thromboembolism (VTE) occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein. It is comprised of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism and can be potentially life-threatening.
Lawton R, Heatley F, Beggs AD, Everington T, Hamady Z, Hunt BJ, Jasionowska S, Kyrgiou M, Liddle A, Machin M, Norrie J, Pinkney T, Rees JL, Saghdaoui LB, Shalhoub J, Smith S, Toh S, Watkin N, Williams L, Davies A.   +19 more
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Case report: morbid obesity and lithotomy positioning: a high-risk triad with GCS leading to severe rhabdomyolysis with impending acute compartment syndrome following ovarian cancer cytoreduction. [PDF]

BMC Surg
Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis with graduated compression stockings (GCS) is a standard of care in gynecologic oncology surgery; however, the mechanical risks in specific patient populations require critical attention.
Sun X, Tao W, Xu Z.
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Systematic review on the benefit of graduated compression stockings in the prevention of venous thromboembolism in low-risk surgical patients. [PDF]

Phlebology, 2021
Machin M, Younan HC, Smith S, Salim S, Davies AH, Shalhoub J.   +5 more
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Compression Hosiery to Avoid the Post-Thrombotic Syndrome: a synopsis of the CHAPS RCT.

Health Technol Assess
Background Approximately half of adults diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis will develop the post-thrombotic syndrome leading to chronic symptoms – including leg pain, oedema, venous ectasia and, in 5% of cases, venous ulceration.
Thapar A, Lawton R, Adamestam I, Norrie J, Peerbux S, Davies AH, CHAPS Trial Investigators.   +6 more
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