Journal of Thrombosis and Circulation: Open Access

R Hockings

Publications

• Research Article
  Optimal and Individualized Pneumatic Calf Compression Pressure using Vekroosan to Improve Femoral Venous Flow Velocity in Patients with Severe Post Thrombotic Syndrome: Case Reports and Literature Review
  Author(s): R Ramakrishna, W Alexander, R Hockings and R GordonR Ramakrishna, W Alexander, R Hockings and R Gordon
  
  Post thrombotic syndrome (PTS) symptoms usually occur after deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and eventually affects up to 50% of patients who have had a symptomatic DVT. Symptoms can include lower leg oedema, pain, changes in skin pigmentation, and venous ulcers. Severe PTS has a significant negative effect on quality of life. Thrombolytic therapy for acute DVT may decrease the risk of PTS, but carries its own risks. In patients with symptomatic proximal DVT, the use of knee-high compression stockings capable of exerting a pressure of at least 30 to 40 mmHg at the ankle and less at the knee has been found to be useful. There are practical difficulties in using these stockings and hence Intermittent Pneumatic Calf compression (IPC) devices are recommended. However not all devices have the capability to meet the requirements of mobile patients with severe PTS features. One such device was t.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2572-9462-3-119

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