Compression stockings are used in the treatment of varicose veins and venous insufficiency. They help reduce or completely alleviate the symptoms of venous disease, prevent blood clots, and are used after varicose vein treatment.
Compression stockings squeeze legs to compress veins and keep blood moving in the right direction which is back to the heart. The strength of compression stockings is measured in millimeters of mercury or mmHg. This is represented in a range (i.e. 20-30mmHg) from the lowest compression to the highest compression. 20-30mmHg is a commonly prescribed strength of stocking for by our vascular surgeons.
Get Compression Stockings at Western Vascular Institute
If you are in the Phoenix, Arizona area and in need of compression socks, contact Western Vascular Institute at (480) 668-5000 today!