Efficacy of external leg compression in the prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis in stroke patients
The efficacy of pressure therapy in the prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in stroke patients was evaluated in a prospective randomised clinical trial involving thirty five patients who either received pressure stockings or not. The interface pressure applied by the stocking was measured using...
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Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
1998-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Medicine and Health Development |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijmhdev.com/article.asp?issn=2635-3695;year=1998;volume=3;issue=1;spage=37;epage=39;aulast=Okoye;type=0 |