Who needs Compression stockings? Compression stockings are recommended for anyone who’s had a significant DVT, one that’s made their leg swell and damaged the valves in their deep veins. Why are they needed? The medical reason for recommending compression stockings is because they help prevent post-thrombotic syndrome. However, some people wear them because of the help they … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2016
Reaching your diagnosis – post-thrombotic syndrome
In this Medical Monday series, we’re talking about how your doctor reaches a diagnosis of common conditions associated with coagulation. It may help if you first read the introduction and last week's topic of DVT, before reading about today's topic of post-thrombotic syndrome. Altogether we’re covering Introduction DVT, Deep Vein Thrombosis Post-thrombotic … [Read more...]