Researchers in Scotland have discovered how cheap inflatable leg wraps may help save lives of stroke patients. The devices regularly squeeze the legs to keep blood flowing and prevent formation of fatal blood clots, the BBC reported. A trial with 2,876 patients showed there were fewer clots with the wraps. The Stroke Association said the results were "extremely encouraging" and had the potential to save thousands of lives. A clot ...Saturday, 1 June 2013
Leg Wraps may Save Lives of Stroke Patients
Researchers in Scotland have discovered how cheap inflatable leg wraps may help save lives of stroke patients. The devices regularly squeeze the legs to keep blood flowing and prevent formation of fatal blood clots, the BBC reported. A trial with 2,876 patients showed there were fewer clots with the wraps. The Stroke Association said the results were "extremely encouraging" and had the potential to save thousands of lives. A clot ...
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