http://www.surgicalproductguide.com/blog A comprehensive guide to surgical products for medical professionals Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:50:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 http://www.surgicalproductguide.com/blog/2008/10/08/mcs-medical-introduces-non-invasive-solution-for-dvt/ http://www.surgicalproductguide.com/blog/2008/10/08/mcs-medical-introduces-non-invasive-solution-for-dvt/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:26:52 +0000 Tony Black http://www.surgicalproductguide.com/blog/2008/10/08/mcs-medical-introduces-non-invasive-solution-for-dvt/ Israeli company MCS Medical Compression Systems has come up with a non-invasive device, ActiveCare+SFT, which supports blood circulation in the limbs, thereby preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Formation of blood clots deep inside the body can have dangerous consequences. Thus, it has become a major concern for the surgeons. Anticoagulants prevent clot formation, but increase bleeding risk. The mobile system has compression sleeves which can be wrapped around the foot of the patient during the surgery. Identifying the blood flow in the veins of the patient, the device synchronizes its functioning to the natural rhythm.

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