ThermoTek VascuTherm 4, User Manual

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Phlebothrombosis:
Thrombosis of a vein without prior inflammation of
the vein; associated with sluggish blood flow or with
rapid coagulation of the blood. Usually caused by
prolonged bed-rest, pregnancy or surgery.
Pulsating Compression:
Also called intermittent or undulating compression,
is the manipulation of subcutaneous compartment
pressures in a high-to-low repeating cycle.
Stasis Dermatitis:
A common inflammatory skin disease that occurs on
the lower extremities in patients with chronic venous
insufficiency with venous hypertension.
Thrombophlebitis:
An acute inflammatory reaction of a vein due to
thrombus presence.
Thrombus:
A clot formed in a blood vessel or in a chamber of the
heart.
Vein Ligation:
The presence of veins that have been surgically
rejoined.
Venous Stasis:
Slowing of blood flow typically caused by venous
valve failure or the existence of clots in the vein.
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