Why is compression stocking compliance low?

Every cardiology clinic has them: patients with swollen, aching legs and bulging varicose veins. We talk about conservative management: exercise, leg elevation, and, of course, compression stockings. And almost without fail, patients smile politely, nod, and then admit at the next visit: “I couldn’t wear them. They’re too tight, too hot, too uncomfortable.” The paradox

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Why is compression stocking compliance low? originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

 

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