The Science of Compression Therapy for Chronic Venous Insufficiency Edema

Heather Hettrick

doi:10.1016/j.jcws.2008.10.002

The Science of Compression Therapy for Chronic Venous Insufficiency Edema

Heather Hettrick

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Abstract

One of the goals of compression therapy is to enhance healing of a venous leg ulcer. This goal is accomplished by improving venous return and reducing lower extremity edema.

Original language	American English
Journal	The journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists
Volume	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcws.2008.10.002
State	Published - Jan 1 2009

Keywords

Compression Therapy
Hydrostatic Pressure
Oncotic Pressure
Venous Muscle Pump

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Medicine and Health Sciences

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The Science of Compression Therapy for Chronic Venous Insufficiency Edema

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