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Some
examples of endovascular
treatment are: treatment
endovascular of aneurysm of
the aorta, embolization of
uterine myoma, angioplasties,
arteries and veins with or
without stent (for injuries
of arteries and veins of
legs and arms, carotid,
etc..), For Thrombolysis the
treatment of venous
thrombosis of members,
embolization of bleeding
injuries (intestinal
bleeding, for example),
implantation of catheters,
implants, vena cava filter,
etc.
Tips:
Guidelines on the use of
elastic stockings:
The elastic stocking is a
very important in helping
treat patients who are in
clinical treatment after
surgery on varicose veins.
The function of stocking
elastic is promote the
compression of the leg to
better function of the
muscles of the calf(leg
potato).
Moreover,the stocking
prevent the reflux by
varicose veins and reduces
the diameter of them.With
these functions it reduces
the pain and swelling in the
day, prevents the formation
of wounds, and protects the
leg against injury and deep
vein thrombosis.
There are several types of
elastic stocking in the
market and they basically
differ on the length,
compression and the material
used.Regarding the length
may be, 7/8 or pantyhose.Regarding
compression may be 20 to 30
mm Hg (soft), 30 to 40mmHg (average)
and above 40mmHg (high). The
choice of each in relation
to compression and length
depends of the case.Regarding
the material are usually
formed by a set of materials,
however, there are those
with greater composition of
nylon, cotton and tactel. As
of nylon are the oldest and
used by the low cost. They
can cause local irritation
and excessive heat.The
components of cotton
stocking cause less
allergies and, although
seemingly more coarse, cause
less heat spot.The stocking
of tactel are more recent.
It is thin and presents
little heat place. Generally
are imported and with
greater price. For the use
of stocking elastic it is
recommended to sleep with
members high. Should be used
something to the foot of the
bed of 20 cm or the placing
of pillows or blankets under
the mattress.The placing of
stocking should be made in
the morning when you wake up
and their withdrawal at the
end of the day before the
time of the bath. It is
recommended the use of
moisturisers before placing
the stocking.You should not
use the stocking at night.
Always should use in the two
legs even if the other is
apparently normal.In some
cases you can find difficult
to use them because of the
local pain and discomfort.
In such cases, it is
recommended to buy 2 pairs
for the exchange when one is
necessary wash.
Guidelines for patients
with diabetic foot:
Diabetes is the leading
cause of injuries on the
feet and legs. It is known
that up to 15% of diabetic
patients will develop some
kind of wound on the limbs
in your life.
Patients with diabetes may
develop infections more
easily especially in the
feet. These infections often
arise from a point of
mycosis mainly between the
fingers or after a trauma, a
knock on the feet or legs.
Moreover, may presents
changes in the sensitivity
of the hands and especially
on the feet at night.This
pain is related with the
control and, especially,the
time.The diabetes can also
cause deformities, calluses
on the feet and drying. The
diabetics must do more
intensive control of high
blood pressure, smoking and
increase in cholesterol,
therefore, are more subject
to the heart infarction,
stroke and thrombosis (spill).
Care with their feet:
Examine your feet daily: if
necessary ask helps to a
family or use a mirror
Tell your doctor if you have
calluses, cracks, changes in
color or ulcers.
Use always clean socks,
preferably wool or cotton
socks.
Don´t use tight shoes,preferably
of leather. Don´t use shoes
without socks.
New Shoes should be used to
few. Use them only in the
first days at home, for no
more than two hours. Never
walk barefoot, even at home.
Wash your feet daily with
warm water and soap neutral.
Avoid hot water. Dry your
feet well, especially
between the third and fourth,
fourth and fifth fingers.
Please note that there are
no mycoses between your
fingers and look for the
professional treatment.
After washing the feet use
moisturizing.
Cut the nails on a straight,
horizontally.
Do not remove the calluses
and correct the bad nails.Find
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