Compression therapy for venous disease

Abstract

Compression therapy, by bandaging or stockings, is routine for thromboprophylaxis and for chronic venous disease and its complications, including deep venous thrombosis. The degree of compression is dependent on the condition being treated and underlying patient factors. It is important that a thorough clinical vascular examination with or without non-invasive vascular investigations be performed to rule out significant arterial disease that may contraindicate the use of compression therapy.