[Advances in the use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in the prevention of venous thromboembolism].
Zhonghua Jie He He Hu Xi Za Zhi
; 47(3): 269-274, 2024 Mar 12.
Article
in Zh
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38448181
ABSTRACT
Pharmacologic prophylaxis is the most commonly used prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism (VTE), but the pharmacologic prophylaxis is limited in patients at high risk of bleeding. Mechanical prophylaxis alone or in combination is an important method of VTE prophylaxis in patients at high risk of bleeding, but the current mainstream mechanical prophylaxis, which includes graded compression stockings, intermittent inflatable compression pumps and plantar venous compression pumps, has some limitations, leading to discomfort for patients wearing them due to the large contact area, and even affecting ability to perform daily activities. Many clinical studies have found that NMES combined with pharmacological prophylaxis has better efficacy and safety than pharmacological prophylaxis alone in preventing VTE in medical and surgical patients, and the preventive effect of NMES alone is not inferior to other mechanical prophylaxis. Besides, it also has the advantages of ease of wear and patient compliance. Currently, clinicians have limited experience and knowledge of NMES. We aimed to present the rationale, progress in clinical research and future perspective of NMES in VTE prophylaxis.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Venous Thromboembolism
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Zh
Journal:
Zhonghua Jie He He Hu Xi Za Zhi
/
Zhonghua jiehe he huxi zazhi
Year:
2024
Type:
Article