Mediven Compression Classes and indications of use

Indication:

• For heaviness and fatigue in the legs
• Mild varicosities without significant disposition for oedema
• Post sclerotherapy
• Initial varices during pregnancy
• Small varicose dilations of cutaneous veins

Indication:

• Relief of aching heaviness and fatigue caused by varices
• Post sclerotherapy
• Post surgical stripping
• Prophylaxis of Thrombosis
• Prophylaxis and treatment of complications of varicose veins and post phlebitic syndrome with chronic venous insufficiency
• Varices during pregnancy
• Pregnant patients with previous phlebitis
• Control of oedema and effective scar formation after burns
• Stasis dermatitis due to chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)

Indication:

• For severe degrees of above
• Emphasized oedema from above causes
• Correctiable lymphoedema
• Severe chronic venous insufficiency as with post phlebitic syndrome
• Chonic venous problems after surgery
• Venous ulcers

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Indication:

• Primary and secondary Lymphoedema
• Primary and secondary Elephantiasis

According to the guidelines of the German Phlebological Society (published in 1996, German Journal "Phlebologie"):

• Absolute contraindications: advanced peripheral arterial occlusive disease, decompensated heart disease, septic phlebitis, Phlegmasia coerulea dolens.
• Relative contraindications: supportive dermatoses, intolerance of compression stocking fabric, sensory disturbances of the limb, advanced peripheral neuropathy, primary chronic arthritis.