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Intermittent pneumatic thigh compression for the treatment of lower limb wounds (IPCOTT): a randomised control trial

Hard-to-heal (chronic) venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are challenging to heal with standard of care (SoC) alone. This study evaluated whether adding a thigh-administered intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) device (WoundExpress, Huntleigh Healthcare Ltd., UK) to SoC improved outcomes in patients with hard-to-heal venous or mixed leg ulcers (venous and arterial), was suitable for home use and was safe.

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CEAP-guided and Kistner-refined selection of deep venous intervention for primary lower-limb venous valvular incompetence

To evaluate whether the Clinical-Etiological-Anatomical-Pathophysiological (CEAP) clinical class and Kistner grade could guide the selection of deep venous intervention for primary lower-limb venous valvular incompetence

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Current advancements in the care of peripheral arterial disease

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a substantial global health issue for over 113 million people and is associated with major amputations and a reduction in quality of life

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US FDA clears ThinkSono`s ultrasound AI software for deep vein thrombosis

ThinkSono today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for ThinkSono Guidance, software that provides real-time guidance to non-ultrasound-trained healthcare professionals during the acquisition of vascular ultrasound images.

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Endovenous thermal ablation combined with foam sclerotherapy is a safe and effective method for the treatment of lower extremity varicose veins: a multicenter retrospective analysis

To compare the safety, efficacy, and perioperative outcomes of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and endovenous microwave ablation (EMA), each combined with foam sclerotherapy, versus traditional high ligation and stripping (HL/S) for symptomatic lower extremity varicose veins.

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