Safety of medical compression stockings in patients with diabetes mellitus or peripheral arterial disease

Introduction Compression therapy is highly effective in the treatment of many venous diseases, including leg edema. However, its relevance in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) or diabetes mellitus is critically discussed. The aim of the present study was to assess the influence of comp...

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Main Authors: Ulrich Rother, Anna Grussler, Colin Griesbach, Veronika Almasi-Sperling, Werner Lang, Alexander Meyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-04-01
Series:BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care
Online Access:https://drc.bmj.com/content/8/1/e001316.full