 Stockings, Compression
"Stockings, Compression" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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Tight coverings for the foot and leg that are worn to aid circulation in the legs, and prevent the formation of EDEMA and DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS. PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION STOCKINGS serve a similar purpose especially for bedridden patients, and following surgery.
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D053828
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E07.101.400.500
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| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2009 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 2 | | 2013 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2014 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Stockings, Compression" by people in Profiles.
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Lurie F, Lal BK, Antignani PL, Blebea J, Bush R, Caprini J, Davies A, Forrestal M, Jacobowitz G, Kalodiki E, Killewich L, Lohr J, Ma H, Mosti G, Partsch H, Rooke T, Wakefield T. Compression therapy after invasive treatment of superficial veins of the lower extremities: Clinical practice guidelines of the American Venous Forum, Society for Vascular Surgery, American College of Phlebology, Society for Vascular Medicine, and International Union of Phlebology. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2019 01; 7(1):17-28.
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Caprini JA. Commentary on 'Adjustable Velcro Compression Devices are More Effective than Inelastic Bandages in Reducing Venous Edema in the Initial Treatment Phase: A Randomized Controlled Trial'. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2015 Sep; 50(3):375.
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Labropoulos N, Gasparis AP, Caprini JA, Partsch H. Compression stockings to prevent post-thrombotic syndrome. Lancet. 2014 Jul 12; 384(9938):129-30.
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Briasoulis A, Silver A, Yano Y, Bakris GL. Orthostatic hypotension associated with baroreceptor dysfunction: treatment approaches. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich). 2014 Feb; 16(2):141-8.
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Herberger K, Blome C, Sandner A, Altheide F, Heyer K, Münter KC, Gottlieb WR, Augustin M. Quality of care of patients with chronic lymphoedema in Germany. Dermatology. 2013; 226(3):238-46.
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Caprini JA. The value of inelastic compression. Phlebology. 2010 Jun; 25(3):105-6.
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Caprini JA. Stockings or no stockings: that is the question. Ann Surg. 2010 Mar; 251(3):397-8.
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Agarwal R, Hecht TE, Lazo MC, Umscheid CA. Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis for patients undergoing bariatric surgery: a systematic review. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2010 Mar 04; 6(2):213-20.
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Stahl TJ, Gregorcyk SG, Hyman NH, Buie WD. Practice parameters for the prevention of venous thrombosis. Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 Oct; 49(10):1477-83.
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