Apparatus and method for prevention and mitigation of deep vein thrombosis
US10888698B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36034
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methodologies for the mitigation and prevention of venous thromboembolism-related disorders resulting from by venous blood stasis. More specifically, repeated cycles of brief bouts of intermittent electrical stimulation are repeated every several minutes to contract at least one target muscle, causing a temporary increase in venous blood flow and blood velocity in the veins in the region of the target muscle(s). The present intermittent electrical stimulation paradigm may be used to mimic physiological responses following voluntary contraction of the target muscle(s), without fatiguing the muscle(s).
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