Devices and methods to treat venous disorders

摘要

Devices and methods for compressing a portion of a patient's body, such as a leg, for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes are disclosed in US Patent 7 896 825 by BridgePoint Medical. The devices could be used for treating or preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) (by stimulating fibrinolysis release), chronic venous insufficiency, venous stasis ulcers, lymphoedema, stasis dermatitis, peripheral claudication, oedema, varicose veins and/or other ailments due to compromised venous or lymphatic circulation of the limb, says the company of Plymouth, Minnesota, USA.