Replies to post #100615 on Biotech Values

[DewDiligence]

Re: Lovenox vs compression devices

Thanks for the post about the compression device from Medical Compression Systems. Similar devices are widely used in hospitals to prevent DVT following orthopedic surgery or extended bed rest, so the only thing that’s novel about MCS’ device is its portability.

Moreover, an obvious deficiency of any of these devices is that they are effective at preventing clots only in areas of the body where the squeezing action is performed, i.e. the legs. Thus, I see the devices as adjuncts to anticoagulant drugs rather than replacements for them.

[xrymd]

Genisi: almost all otho and most surgical patients get pneumatic stockings while in the hospital. Old people would have trouble using them once out of the hospital. They also get mini dose lovenox and some high risk patients get full lovenox anticoagualtion. Its a pain to try and do invasive procedures as you have to wait until the lovenox wears off, There is room for both medicine and devices.