ArtAssist® the Arterial Assist Device™ applies a unique form of pneumatic compression to the foot, ankle and calf to increase arterial blood flow to the lower limbs. ArtAssist® is helping many patients who suffer from poor circulation and who are not good surgical candidates. The ArtAssist®device applies compression to the foot, ankle and calf using comfortable cuffs to increase arterial blood flow. This compression regimen simulates the beneficial effects of brisk walking, without pain or tissue trauma.
ArtAssist® therapy takes place in the comfort of your own home. It is portable and easy to use. The cuffs are made of soft, durable material designed to last for months of therapy. Recommended use for the ArtAssist® device is 3 hours daily. Positive results with ulcers should be seen well within the first month of therapy.
Who Benefits From the ArtAssist?
Diabetic Foot/Arterial Ulcers
The diabetic foot ulcer is one of the most common and devastating complications of diabetes mellitus. Each year, more than 92,000 amputations are performed on people with diabetes in the United States alone. When a patient develops an ulcer on the foot due to poor circulation, even the best dressings and expensive drug therapies may not help without sufficient blood to the wound. If adequate blood flow is not reestablished, amputation may result.
Intermittent Claudication
Approximately 1 million Americans are diagnosed annually for leg pain caused by poor circulation, called intermittent claudication.3 If an artery is partially obstructed due to plaque build up (artherosclerosis), activities such as walking or climbing stairs can trigger pains or aches. This is a sign that leg muscles may not be getting enough oxygen and nutrients. As a result of inadequate blood flow, walking distance may be severely impaired.
ArtAssist® dramatically increases blood flow by three times. It is helping to heal wounds and prevent amputations.
