Why the study?
It was unknown whether smartly timed intermittent compression of the lower legs alters cerebral blood velocity and oxygenation during acute orthostatic challenges.
Does smartly timed intermittent compression of the lower legs alter cerebral blood velocity and oxygenation during acute orthostatic challenges?
Comparison
Intermittent lower-leg compression vs no compression during orthostatic stress tests
Design
Crossover physiological study
Authors
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May merit testing for orthostatic intolerance; leaves open whether it reduces symptoms or syncope risk.
Does smartly timed intermittent compression of the lower legs alter cerebral blood velocity and oxygenation during acute orthostatic challenges?
Intermittent lower-leg compression timed to the diastolic phase improves central and cerebral hemodynamics during acute orthostatic stress, suggesting potential therapeutic value for individuals vulnerable to orthostatic hypotension.
Gibbons et al. (2019) studied this question.
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