- A large number of small randomised trials have shown that IPC reduced the risk of DVT in patients undergoing surgery.
- The CLOTS 3 trial has shown that IPC reduces the risk of DVT in immobile stroke patients.
- The CLOTS 3 trial also suggested that stroke patients treated with IPC have a greater chance of surviving.
CLOTS 3 trial results paper. CLOTS trial 3 (secondary analyses) - SIGN guidelines now recommend that use of IPC should be considered in immobile stroke patients
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