Stopped: Patients experienced translocation of edema from lower extremities to trunk heightening concern about triggering congestive heart failure in frail elders.
The purpose of this pilot study is to evaluate the effectiveness of EdemaWear® fuzzy wale longitudinal compression stockings on reducing lower extremity edema in hospitalized adult patients with a history of CVI who are at high risk of consequent venous leg ulcers (VLU) and patient experience with continuously wearing Edema Wear for up to five days
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change in lower leg volume
Timeframe: up to 5 days