Intermittent calf compression reverses lower limb pooling and improves cardiovascular control during passive orthostasis

When upright, venous pooling and capillary filtration reduce the effective circulating volume and are key contributors to susceptibility to syncope (fainting). Recurrent syncope has a devastating impact on quality of life. Static calf compression garments are frequently prescribed for patients with syncope, but have questionable efficacy. Intermittent calf compression, which mimics the skeletal muscle pump to minimize pooling and filtration, is a potential alternative that holds promise for the management of syncope.
Source: Autonomic Neuroscience: Basic and Clinical - Category: Neuroscience Authors: Source Type: research