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2. Compression stockings - Wikipedia

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   The graduated (gradient, graded) compression stockings and anti-embolism compression stockings come in knee-high and thigh-high length. [20] A meta-analysis by Sajid et al. was done to compare knee-high and thigh-high graded compression stockings in regards of deep vein thrombosis prevention in medical and surgical patients. [ 21 ]

3. Thromboembolism - Wikipedia

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   Thromboembolism is a condition in which a blood clot breaks off from its original site and travels through the bloodstream (as an embolus) to obstruct a blood vessel, causing tissue ischemia and organ damage. Thromboembolism can affect both the venous and arterial systems, with different clinical manifestations and management strategies.

4. Thrombosis prevention - Wikipedia

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   Graduated compression stockings (sometimes called "medical compression stockings") Medication (anticoagulants) to prevent DVT. When sitting for long periods of time, such as when traveling for more than four hours: Get up and walk around every 2 to 3 hours. Exercise your legs while you're sitting by:

5. Intermittent pneumatic compression - Wikipedia

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   IPK with inflatable trousers. Intermittent pneumatic compression is a therapeutic technique used in medical devices that include an air pump and inflatable auxiliary sleeves, gloves or boots in a system designed to improve venous circulation in the limbs of patients who have edema or the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), or the combination of DVT and PE, venous ...

6. Deep vein thrombosis - Wikipedia

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   Following major orthopedic surgery, a blood thinner or aspirin is typically paired with intermittent pneumatic compression, which is the preferred mechanical prophylaxis over graduated compression stockings. [7] Options for VTE prevention in people following non-orthopedic surgery include early walking, mechanical prophylaxis, and blood ...

7. Post-thrombotic syndrome - Wikipedia

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   For people hospitalized at high-risk of DVT, prevention methods may include early ambulation, use of compression stockings or electrostimulation devices, and/or anticoagulant medications. [18] Elastic compression stockings may reduce the occurrence of PTS after clinically confirmed DVT. [19]