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. 1972 Sep 23;3(5829):756-8.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.3.5829.756.

Optimal electrical stimulus for prevention of deep vein thrombosis

A N Nicolaides, V V Kakkar, E S Field, P Fish

Optimal electrical stimulus for prevention of deep vein thrombosis

A N Nicolaides et al. Br Med J. .

Abstract

The most effective electrical stimulus to the calf muscles which prevents stasis in the soleal veins during operation was determined. This was subsequently used in a clinical trial and was shown to produce a 92% relative reduction in the incidence of deep vein thrombosis as determined by the (125)I-fibrinogen test.

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