Ahmedabad: Sigvaris®, a leading international medical device company and the world’s pioneer in compression garments including hosiery and socks today officially appointed NovoMed Incorporation Pvt. Ltd. exclusively as its distribution partners in India.

Sigvaris® is the world’s leading manufacturer of graduated compression stockings which are clinically proven to be preventive as well as therapeutic in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), varicose veins, help improve circulation and revive tired, achy legs. In layman terms, DVT is a clot that develops in the peripheral veins of the limbs. It is often a precursor to a potentially fatal condition known as Pulmonary Embolism (PE) where the blood clot in the peripheral circulation breaks loose, travels to the lungs, lodges In the circulatory system and compromises heart and lung function.

Speaking about the association, Mr. Nainesh Mehta MD, NovoMed Incorporation Pvt. Ltd, said, “We are proud to associate with Sigvaris® who have attained global presence and recognitionby staying true to their values of perfection, quality and precision.”

DVT today is a widespread problem boasting of mortality rates that are higher than those of breast cancer and HIV combined. It affects the following groups of people:

·         Diabetics;

·         Those exposed to prolonged periods of immobilization ( Flying / Driving / Sitting );

·         Suffering sports related or traumatic injuries;

·         Pregnant women;

·         Have cancer;

·         Women onoral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy;

·         Positive history of DVT or pulmonary embolism;

·         Obese individuals;

·         Smokers;

·         Age > 60 years

Sigvaris®stockings are made available all over India by NovoMed Incorporation Pvt. Ltd.