Post-thrombotic syndrome
Adriana Visonà, I. Quéré, Lucia Mazzolai, María Amitrano, Marzia Lugli, Juraj Maďarič, Paolo Prandoni
Abstract
Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a chronic venous insufficiency manifestation following an episode of deep-vein thrombosis (DVT). It is an important and frequent long-term adverse event of proximal DVT affecting 20-50% of patients. This position paper integrates data guiding clinicians in deciding PTS diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
Topics & Concepts
Post-thrombotic syndromeMedicineDeep veinThrombosisVenous thrombosisInternal medicineAdverse effectIntensive care medicineCardiologyVenous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and ManagementDiagnosis and Treatment of Venous DiseasesCentral Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis