Optimal electrical stimulus for prevention of deep vein thrombosis.
The most effective electrical stimulus to the calf muscles which prevents stasis in the soleal veins during operation was determined. This was subsequently used in a clinical trial and was shown to produce a 92% relative reduction in the incidence of deep vein thrombosis as determined by the (125)I-fibrinogen test.
D000328:Adult; D004597:Electroshock; D005340:Fibrinogen; D006801:Humans; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D009132:Muscles; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*
D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D005340:Fibrinogen