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Compression Therapy Vascular Supports
Managing Venous Insufficiency
Vascular supports assist weak or damaged veins with the circulation of blood. Also, they help reduce and
control swollen and bulging veins associated with this condition.
Vascular supports are engineered to exert gradient
pressure, mimicking the action of the veins as they move blood toward the heart. Vascular supports exert the highest
pressure at the distal end reducing in gradient to the proximal end.
(Link) How
gradient pressure works
(Photo) Waist length with closed crotch and outside zipper
Vascular supports are most often prescribed to help manage and control conditions, including:
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Vascular supports are also referred to as: elastic supports and compression or support hosiery, but often there are differences. Gottfried brand vascular supports can be engineered to provide significantly higher compression than is found in common OTC retail products. As a result, they are not available without a prescription.
The Made-to-Measure Advantage
Every Gottfried brand vascular support is Made-to-Measure. They are individually engineered, designed and
constructed to satisfy a specific patient's or customer's unique requirements. Being Made-to-Measure assures the
prescribed pressure gradient is attained and a physiologically correct fit is achieved.
(Photo) Arm sleeve with gauntlet and zipper
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Gottfried brand Made-to-Measure vascular supports can increase compliance as a result of options and
extras that ease donning, doffing and reducing the discomfort associated with normal wear. Numerous options are
available and special requirements are easily accommodated. Contact
us to discuss an unusual case or requirement.
(Photo) Knee length with 1" silicone band
Options for Vascular Supports Include:
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A complete list of options is available for review. Visit our Website for a complete list of options.
Indications for Vascular Supports
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| 20 - 30 | Arterial insufficiency with venous insufficiency. Burns — prevention of hypertrophic scars. |
| 30 - 40 | Varicose veins (mild), assist fluid return, leg fatigue, stasis dermatitis, postphlebitic syndrome, post surgical stripping or sclerosing, varicose veins (moderate), postfracture edema, prophylactic treatment of edema and phlebitis. |
| 40 - 50 | Lymphedema (moderate), chronic venous insufficiency, stasis dermatitis (severe), lymphedema (severe), chronic venous insufficiency (severe), orthostatic hypotension (moderate). |
| 50 - 60 | Orthostatic hypotension (severe), postthrombosis (severe), intractable edema. |
Contraindications for Vascular Supports
Non-ambulatory use, severe arterial insufficiency, cutaneous infection, acute hypodermatitis, wet dermatoses.
Learn More about Gottfried Brand Vascular Supports
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For Immediate Assistance
Call us, toll-free, (800) 537-1968, M - F, 8am - 6pm, Eastern Time. Visit our Website for more information on the form-based inquiry options available to you and answers to questions we are most frequently asked.
Call us, toll-free, (800) 537-1968, M - F, 8am - 6pm, Eastern Time. Optionally, select an inquiry form that best describes you, your business or institution. Follow this link for the answers to questions we are most frequently asked.
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Important Note to Consumers: Gottfried Medical, Inc., has provided this information in an effort to answer some of the common questions professionals ask about our company and its products and services. If you have any questions regarding this information, or are concerned about your health, we urge you to consult a physician.
