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Table 6 The peak blood velocity of veins measured in elderly group (≥ 55 years old, n = 11)

From: Thigh-length graduated compression stocking cannot increase blood velocity of the common femoral vein in patients awaiting total hip arthroplasty

Velocity(cm/s)

Without GCS

With GCS

P-value

Alteration%

GSV peak velocity

10.1 ± 3.9

12.2 ± 8.1

0.39

 + 20.8%

CFV peak velocity

16.9 ± 6.4

14.9 ± 5.9

0.08

-11.8%

Junction peak velocity

23.9 ± 11.7

23.4 ± 12.1

0.42

-2.1%

GSV mean velocity

5.9 ± 2.4

6.9 ± 4.4

0.48

 + 16.9%

CFV mean velocity

9.2 ± 3.5

8.4 ± 3.4

0.08

-8.7%

Junction mean velocity

14.2 ± 7.2

13.8 ± 7.4

0.53

-2.8%

  1. Values are mean with SD
  2. GSV Great saphenous vein, CFV Common femoral vein, Junction the junction of GSV and CFV