Full Description

ArtAssist®…The Arterial Assist Device® was developed by vascular surgeons to increase arterial blood flow. It applies a unique compression sequence of 120 mmHg to the foot, ankle and calf with comfortable cuffs to circulate blood flow.

First, the ArtAssist® device compresses the foot and ankle. One second later, the calf is compressed. As a result, the foot, ankle and calf veins are almost completely emptied. In return, the arterial blood is more easily pushed down to the toes and blood-deprived tissues. Because of this mechanism, blood flow to the skin of the feet can be tripled.

This compression regimen simulates the beneficial effects of brisk walking, without pain.
There are no known side effects.

A second mechanism of action that accounts for the large blood flow increase involves the endothelium (cells that comprise the lining of all blood vessels). Endothelial cells release important biochemical factors, such as nitric oxide (NO) that help circulate the blood. Since these biochemical factors dissipate after approximately 17 seconds, the device repeats the compression sequence three times per minute. This means that in a one-hour session, the patient’s arteries will be expanded almost 200 times.

After at least 3 months of use, small vessels called “collaterals” may form (this process is also known as arteriogenesis), which provide long term blood flow improvements.

Who is ArtAssist® therapy for?

ArtAssist® device therapy is recommended for:

– Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
– Diabetic foot ulcers
– Arterial ulcers
– Intermittent claudication (walking pain)
– Rest pain
– Critical limb ischemia (CLI)
– Gangrene