Intermittent pneumatic compression reduces risk of deep vein thrombosis in stroke patients

Intermittent pneumatic compression is effective in reducing the risk of deep vein thrombosis in stroke patients, according to the findings of a National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) Programme study.In a paper published in The Lancet, the research team conclude that intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) could potentially improve the survival...
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - Category: American Health Source Type: news