The effects of faradism under pressure on venous pressure

Deep vein thrombosis was found at postmortem in patients treated by bed rest for myocardial infarction. We were asked to include deep calf massage to our programmed treatments of such patients in an attempt to prevent thromboses. On discussion, our Electrotherapy Department suggested that faradism under pressure might be more effective than deep calf massage. We were aware that many authorities in electrotherapy considered that cardiac disease is a contraindication to faradism under pressure as it is said to increase venous return.