We found a match
Your institution may have access to this item. Find your institution then sign in to continue.
- Title
Are compression stockings an effective treatment for orthostatic presyncope?
- Authors
Protheroe, Clare Louise; Dikareva, Anastasia; Menon, Carlo; Claydon, Victoria Elizabeth
- Abstract
Syncope, or fainting, affects approximately 6.2% of the population, and is associated with significant comorbidity. Many syncopal events occur secondary to excessive venous pooling and capillary filtration in the lower limbs when upright. As such, a common approach to the management of syncope is the use of compression stockings. However, research confirming their efficacy is lacking. We aimed to investigate the effect of graded calf compression stockings on orthostatic tolerance.
- Publication
PloS one, 2011, Vol 6, Issue 12, pe28193
- ISSN
1932-6203
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0028193