Intermittent Mechanical Compression For Peripheral Arterial Disease

Intermittent Mechanical Compression For Peripheral Arterial Disease

The study tests the use of a portable mechanical compression device (FM220, Flowmedic, USA) for the treatment of claudication and peripheral arterial disease.

Major endpoints are improved exercise tolerance and relevant blood pressure ratios

Inclusion Criteria:

• stable claudication with an absolute claudication distance >40 meters but <300
• resting ABI in the affected limb <0.8

Exclusion Criteria:

• presence of diabetes