In:
Phlebology: The Journal of Venous Disease, SAGE Publications, Vol. 20, No. 1 ( 2005-03-01), p. 38-42
Abstract:
Objective: To evaluate the effect of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) on venous calibre. Methods: A total of 28 subjects were divided into three groups: 15 with venous insufficiency (Var), six with lymphoedema (Lym) and seven healthy (Hlt) subjects. One of each patient's lower limbs were treated with IPC. Both limbs were assessed by a duplex scanner, before and after the treatment, and the calibres were then compared. Results: A significant decrease in the venous calibre was observed only on the treated limbs. The veins affected were: in the Lym group, the lesser saphena ( P 〈 0.05); in the Var group, the greater saphena at its cross ( P 〈 0.01), the lesser saphena ( P 〈 0.02) and the superficial femoral vein ( P 〈 0.05). Conclusion: A 40 mmHg IPC was sufficient to enhance some venous tonus, especially in subjects with venous insufficiency, for 15–30 min after the 30 min of treatment.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0268-3555
,
1758-1125
DOI:
10.1258/0268355053300848
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2005
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1463018-7
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