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New research shows wearing compression socks for one year after deep vein thrombosis can help to prevent post-thrombotic syndrome, according to Dr. Suman Wasan of UNC Chapel Hill. She shared this update during our latest PEP Talk on blood clots and compression. If you’ve experienced a DVT, have you found compression to be effective in preventing chronic pain and swelling associated with PTS? Tell us in the comments. Watch the full PEP Talk and explore our PEP library: https://www.stoptheclot.org

How do compression stockings work in helping blood move out of the legs ? The gradient in compression stockings, also known as graduated compression, is designed to apply the highest level of pressure at the ankle—typically ranging from 15-20 mmHg for mild support up to 30-40 mmHg or more for medical-grade options—and then progressively decrease that pressure as it moves upward along the leg toward the knee. This means that 100% of the pressure is applied at the level of the ankle, 70% of the ma