Basic principles, mode of action and effects of medical compression in pathology vascular

Abstract

Medical compression in vascular diseases is an old treatment but its physiological action is still poorly understood. The catalog of effects on the body is rich in particular in terms of macro and microcirculatory action but the relationship between physiological effects and clinical benefit remains unclear. The dose-response relationship is difficult to measure in studies, and the variability of pressure on members from one individual to another makes the generalization of results difficult. However, two main effects of compression can be highlighted: its ability to help drainage at the micro-circulatory level and its role in reducing trans-mural pressure.