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CONTRAINDICATIONS

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Altipress 40 Hosiery Kit

• Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), confirmed with an ABPI Doppler reading of less than 0.8

• Acute or unstable Heart Failure

• Ischaemic Heart Disease (IHD), also called Coronary Artery Disease

• Untreated Cellulitis or Phlebitis of the Lower Limb

Use with caution and only under Medical/Healthcare supervision or advice with the following conditions:

• Diabetes

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Heavily exuding or large wounds

• Irregular shaped limb

 

ABPI (Doppler) Measurement

  • More than 0.8 and less than 1.2, the hosiery kit can be applied.
  • Less than 0.8 or more than 1.2, the hosiery kit should be used under strict healthcare professional supervision, only after specialist referral and with extreme caution.

 

Altipress Liners

If any existing arterial conditions exist, please seek advice from a healthcare professional before use.

 

Altiform hosiery

• Heart Failure that despite treatment, still causes significant symptoms e.g. breathlessness

• Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) in legs, also known as Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)

• Ischaemic Heart Disease (IHD), also called Coronary Artery Disease

• Untreated Cellulitis or Phlebitis in the leg

Use with caution and only under Medical / Healthcare Supervision or advice with the following conditions:

• Diabetes

• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) in the leg

 

Altiven hosiery

• Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), confirmed with an ABPI (Doppler) reading of less than 0.5

• Acute or unstable Heart Failure

• Ischaemic Heart Disease (IHD), also called Coronary Artery Disease

• Untreated Cellulitis or Phlebitis of the Lower Limb

• Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

Use with caution and only under Medical / Healthcare Supervision or advice with the following conditions:

• Diabetes

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• An ABPI of 0.5-0.8

These patients may require referral to a specialist for advice and additional assessment. Close supervision may be necessary in line with local policies/pathways.

If in any doubt, please contact your healthcare professional.