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Overview of indications

Arterial diseases Diabetes Erectile dysfunction

Arterial diseases

VACUMED® for Arterial Diseases

Circulatory disorders are among the most common diseases and cause the highest costs in any health care system. Diseases of the arteries lead to loss of vitality, cramps, pain or amputation and have a lasting impact on quality of life. They also cause cardiovascular events such as heart attacks or strokes and thus shorten life.

In addition to drug treatment, intermittent vacuum therapy (IVT) with Vacumed® is an innovative, non-invasive method that has been specially developed to improve blood circulation in arterial diseases. This method uses physical principles to promote blood circulation in both the large and the smallest vessels (microcirculation) like a second external heart and to optimize the oxygen supply to the tissue.

Principle of Vacumed® Therapy

1. Changing Pressure Conditions

Vacumed generates targeted stimuli on the vessels through a cyclical change between negative pressure (vacuum) and normal pressure:

  • Negative pressure phase: The vessels are expanded by the negative pressure, which leads to an increase in blood flow.
  • Normal pressure phase: In the relief phase, the vessels contract again, which improves the venous-lymphatic return.
  • Shear forces: The stimulation of the arterial endothelium leads to the formation of new capillaries and the release of nitric oxide (NO).

2. Physiological Effect

  • Improved arterial blood flow: The expansion of the vessels and the increased blood flow significantly improve the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the affected tissue.
  • Activation of microcirculation: Blood flow is promoted, particularly in the smallest capillaries, which is crucial in ischemic diseases.
  • Revascularization: The formation of new vessels (angiogenesis) reduces ischemia and prevents limb amputation.

Advantages of Vacumed® Therapy for Arterial Indications

  • Targeted therapy for chronic circulatory disorders:
    • Improvement of arterial perfusion in peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAD).
    • Relief of symptoms such as intermittent claudication or night cramps.
  • Promoting wound healing:
    • Particularly suitable for patients with diabetic foot syndrome or arterial ulcers. The improved oxygen supply promotes regeneration and reduces the risk of infections and amputations.
  • Pain reduction: Ischemic pain, which often occurs in chronic arterial diseases, can be reduced by the improved perfusion.
  • Postoperative support: Optimization of healing after surgical interventions through improved tissue perfusion.

Indications at a Glance

  • Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAD): All stages I – IV Fontaine (ICD-10-GM-2025. I70.20 – 24).
    Aim of the application: Extending the pain-free walking distance, increasing the oxygen supply (TcpO2), revascularization (angiogenesis) in gangrene or critical ischemia, avoiding amputation.
  • Dry or moist ulcers caused by arteries: (ICD-10-GM-2025.I70.25).
  • Diabetic foot syndrome (DFS): Derailed and non-derailed (ICD-10-GM-2025. E10.73 and 74).
    Aim of the application: Optimizing the oxygen supply (TcpO2), accelerating wound healing through collateral formation / revascularization (angiogenesis) in gangrene or critical ischemia, reducing the risk of amputation.
  • Chronic arterial circulatory disorders: Raynaud's syndrome (ICD-10-GM-2025. I73.0).

Why Vacumed® in Your Facility?

  • Effective: Scientifically based method with proven evidence.
  • Patient-friendly: Pain-free, non-invasive therapy with high acceptance.
  • Economical: Attractive addition to your facility with the potential to increase patient loyalty and your USP.


With Vacumed® you can provide your patients with comprehensive and innovative care, especially for arterial diseases that require targeted and sustainable improvement in blood circulation and revascularization.


Diabetes

Diabetes and Vacumed® Therapy

Diabetes mellitus is often associated with vascular complications such as circulatory disorders and impaired wound healing. Patients with diabetic foot syndrome (DFS) or diabetic micro- and macroangiopathy are particularly affected. Vacumed® therapy (IVT) offers an evidence-based, non-invasive solution to effectively address these challenges.

1. Improved Microcirculation

Diabetic microangiopathy leads to a significant impairment of microcirculation, which reduces the oxygen and nutrient supply to the tissue. Intermittent vacuum therapy (IVT) provokes a significant improvement in microcirculation through the cyclical alternation of negative pressure and normal pressure. This is crucial for the healing of diabetic ulcers and the prevention of tissue damage.

2. Diabetic Polyneuropathy (PNP)

Diabetic PNP is damage to multiple nerves and a common complication of diabetes mellitus. The aim of IVT with Vacumed® is to intensively promote vascular flow and neuronal stimulation of the endothelium. This improves sensory perception and reduces discomfort and pain.

3. Supporting Wound Healing

Chronic wounds, such as those that occur in diabetic foot syndrome, are often difficult to treat. IVT:

  • Targeted improvement of blood circulation in the affected areas.
  • Increases the oxygen supply to the tissue, which accelerates healing.
  • Reduces the risk of infections and amputations.

4. Prevention of Amputations

Diabetic patients have an increased risk of amputations due to ischemic complications. IVT helps to promote arterial and capillary perfusion and to form new capillaries (angiogenesis). This significantly reduces the risk of tissue destruction and associated amputations.

5. Pain Reduction in Ischemic Pain

Ischemic pain caused by insufficient blood flow can be significantly alleviated by improved tissue perfusion. This improves the quality of life of patients and reduces the need for painkillers.

6. Non-Invasive and Pain-Free Therapy

Vacumed® therapy is a non-invasive, pain-free treatment method that patients with diabetes find pleasant. This leads to high compliance, especially in chronic treatments.

7. Evidence-Based Method

The effectiveness of IVT with Vacumed® in diabetic complications is well documented by studies. The therapy offers a scientifically based way to improve blood flow and promote healing in diabetic patients.

8. Complement to Standard Therapy

IVT can be seamlessly integrated into existing drug therapy or wound care.

Summary of the Benefits of IVT with Vacumed® for Diabetes

  • Promotion of microcirculation and oxygen supply.
  • Acceleration of the healing of diabetic wounds.
  • Reduction of the risk of amputation.
  • Reduction of tissue discomfort and ischemic pain.
  • Non-invasive, painless, and well accepted.
  • Evidence-based addition or alternative to standard therapy.


With Vacumed® therapy, you have an effective and patient-friendly option to overcome the complex challenges of diabetes and sustainably improve the quality of life of your patients.


Erectile dysfunction

Erectile Dysfunction and Vacumed® Therapy

Erectile dysfunction (ICD-10-GM-2025. N40 – N52) is often caused by multiple factors, with vascular causes, particularly circulatory disorders, playing a central role. Intermittent vacuum therapy (IVT) with Vacumed® offers an innovative, non-invasive treatment method that specifically improves blood circulation. It is therefore a promising option for patients with vascular-related ED.

1. Improvement of Arterial Blood Circulation

IVT promotes arterial blood circulation in the pelvic area, particularly in the corpora cavernosa of the penis, by alternating between negative pressure and normal pressure. At the same time, shear forces are exerted that neuronally stimulate the endothelium and provoke NO release and capillarization. This improved perfusion can:

  • Increase erectile function by better supplying the vessels with blood.
  • Increase the oxygen content in the tissue, which counteracts the development of fibrotic changes.

2. Supporting Vascular Health

Vascular causes such as endothelial dysfunction and arterial occlusive disease are common causes of ED. Vacumed® contributes to vascular health by:

  • Improving the function of endothelial cells and making the vessels more flexible.
  • Increasing nitric oxide (NO) secretion.
  • Optimizing venous return, which helps maintain erection.

3. Alternative or Supplement to Drug Therapy

Not all patients respond to or tolerate PDE-5 inhibitors (e.g. sildenafil). IVT offers an effective alternative or supplement:

  • Without systemic side effects.
  • Ideal for patients with contraindications to oral medication, such as cardiovascular disease.

4. Non-Invasive and Painless

Vacumed® therapy is completely non-invasive and painless. Patients find the treatment pleasant, which increases acceptance and adherence to therapy.

5. Support for Psychogenic Causes

Although psychogenic factors are often in the foreground, many patients also have a vascular component. Through vascular training, the noticeably improved blood flow and the increase in the volume of the penis, IVT can strengthen the patients' self-confidence and thus reduce psychological barriers.

6. Sustainable Improvement

The regular use of IVT acts like targeted vascular and endothelial training. In the long term:

  • The elasticity of the vessels can improve.
  • The general blood flow situation in the pelvic area can be stabilized.
  • The volume of the penis in the erect and non-erect state can increase.

7. Evidence and Study Situation

Studies have shown that intermittent vacuum therapy can improve erectile function in patients with vascular-related ED. It is therefore a scientifically based treatment option. Patients experience the positive effects after just five to ten applications.

Conclusion: Advantages from a Medical Point of View

  • Targeted improvement of blood flow and increase in the volume of the corpora cavernosa.
  • Promotion of vascular health and endothelial function.
  • Non-invasive, painless, and side-effect-free therapy.
  • Alternative or supplement to drug approaches.
  • Long-term improvement through vascular training.


Vacumed® provides you with a modern and effective method that addresses the causes of vascular-related erectile dysfunction and can noticeably and sustainably improve the quality of life of patients.



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