Venous function during late pregnancy, the effect of elastic compression hosiery

Vasa. 1992;21(2):203-5.

Abstract

Venous function was investigated in 29 women during late pregnancy before and after short term treatment with graduated compression hosiery. A significant improvement of venous emptying was found, combined with a subjective decrease of leg problems such as swelling, tiredness and pain.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bandages*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Muscle, Smooth, Vascular / physiopathology
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / physiopathology*
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / prevention & control
  • Varicose Veins / physiopathology*
  • Varicose Veins / prevention & control
  • Venous Insufficiency / physiopathology*
  • Venous Insufficiency / prevention & control
  • Venous Pressure / physiology