(MENAFN- GetNews) Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious medical condition where blood clots form in the deep veins, most commonly in the legs. It can lead to severe complications such as pulmonary ...

Reconciling the results of CLOTS 1 (in which thigh-high compression stockings were ineffective) and CLOTS 2 (in which risk for DVT was higher with below-knee stockings than with thigh-high stockings) ...

Vascular. 2010;18(1):20-27. Anticoagulant prophylaxis after hospital discharge, [7] although indicated in certain high-risk groups, is inconvenient because the recommended methods, low-molecularweight ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Compared with current pharmacological protocols, use of the mobile compression device with or without aspirin ...

Medical Compression Systems, Inc. (MCS), today announced new data further validating the use of the ActiveCare ® DVT prophylaxis compression system following total joint replacement procedures. The ...

Pulmonary embolism is the second leading cause of death in the United States, right behind heart disease. Around 300,000 people die each year due to pulmonary embolism, and deep vein thrombosis ...

Mechanical or pharmacologic methods are available for prevention (prophylaxis) of DVT. The use of sequential compression devices (Compression stockings) is the most common method of prophylaxis. A ...

FRANKLIN, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Currie Medical Specialties, Inc. announced its ALP VasQcare System™ has received a 2017 Innovative Technology designation from Vizient, Inc., the largest ...

The typical patient undergoing a joint replacement procedure is a woman in her mid-60s with hip pain that causes limping and limits physical activity. She has borderline diabetes and ...

Research could change how patients are treated to prevent blood clots after joint replacement surgery. A study published has determined that after lower extremity joint replacement surgery, a mobile ...

Compression socks improve circulation & reduce swelling, but regular socks offer everyday comfort. Learn when to wear each type for optimal foot health. Socks are wardrobe essentials, but not all ...