The new study showed a 29.9% decrease in the development of proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in immobile stroke patients who received intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) using the Kendall SCD ...

Compression therapy means using compression socks, stockings, boots, or bandages to apply gentle pressure to the leg. Doctors have prescribed compression therapy for thousands of years, as far back as ...

A new study published in The Lancet demonstrates that intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC), applied to the legs via inflatable sleeves, can substantially reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . According to a retrospective study, iliac vein compression appears to be a promoter of, but not a cause of, ...

Several factors can increase a person’s risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) development. Examples include injury to the veins, hormonal changes, reduced blood flow, certain health conditions, and more.