ArtAssist®...
the Arterial Assist Device™

applies a unique form of pneumatic compression to the foot, ankle and calf to increase arterial blood flow to the lower limbs. ArtAssist® is helping many patients who suffer from poor circulation and who are not good surgical candidates.

Diabetic Foot/Arterial Ulcers
The diabetic foot ulcer is one of the most common and devastating complications of diabetes mellitus. Each year, more than 92,000 amputations are performed on people with diabetes in the United States alone.¹ When a patient develops an ulcer on the foot due to poor circulation, even the best dressings and expensive drug therapies may not help without sufficient blood to the wound. If adequate blood flow is not reestablished, amputation may result.

ArtAssist® dramatically increases blood flow by three times.² It is helping to heal wounds and prevent amputations.

Intermittent Claudication
Approximately 1 million Americans are diagnosed annually for leg pain caused by poor circulation, called intermittent claudication.³ If an artery is partially obstructed due to plaque build up (artherosclerosis), activities such as walking or climbing stairs can trigger pains or aches. This is a sign that leg muscles may not be getting enough oxygen and nutrients. As a result of inadequate blood flow, walking distance may be severely impaired.

The ArtAssist® device increases walking distance by three times and increases blood pressure at the ankle.⁴

The ArtAssist® device applies compression to the foot, ankle and calf using comfortable cuffs to increase arterial blood flow. This compression regimen simulates the beneficial effects of brisk walking, without pain or tissue trauma.

First, the ArtAssist® device compresses the foot and ankle. A second later the calf is compressed and 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.
The ArtAssist® device triples blood flow at the tissue level.²

A second mechanism of action which accounts for the large blood flow increase involves the endothelium, which are cells that comprise the lining of all blood vessels. Endothelial cells release important biochemical factors, such as nitric oxide and Tissue Foctor Pathway Inhibitor that help circulate the blood. These substances are released in amounts corresponding to the rate of blood flow moving along the cells that line the vessels.

ArtAssist® therapy takes place in the comfort of your own home. It is portable and easy to use. The cuffs are made of soft, durable material designed to last for months of therapy. Recommended use for the ArtAssist® device is 3 hours daily. Positive results with ulcers should be seen well within the first month of therapy.
The ArtAssist® device is typically rented from month to month, but may also be purchased. The average rental period is 3-6 months.