Despite considerable progress in the diagnosis and treatment of deep‐vein thrombosis
(DVT) of the lower extremities, one of every 2–3 patients will develop within 2 years post …

Although it is generally believed that the post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) develops as a
result of venous hypertension, due to either persistent venous obstruction or venous reflux …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: In contrast to the extensive documentation on the short-
term outcome of patients with acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the lower extremities …

Background Postthrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a frequent chronic complication of deep
venous thrombosis, yet its impact on health-related quality of life has not been well …

Postthrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a chronic complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) that
develops in 20–50% of patients. PTS manifests as a spectrum of symptoms and signs of …

Perioperative antithrombotic clinical regimens have reduced the incidence of postoperative
deep venous thrombosis (DVT). Long-term effects of asymptomatic postoperative DVT have …

Background: Because only limited evidence suggests that elastic stockings prevent the post-
thrombotic syndrome in patients with symptomatic deep venous thrombosis (DVT), these …

Up to half of patients with proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT) will develop post-thrombotic
syndrome (PTS) despite optimal anticoagulant therapy. PTS significantly impacts upon …

Background To our knowledge, the burden of deep venous thrombosis from the patient's
perspective has not been quantified. We evaluated health-related quality of life (QOL) after …

Background Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a common and potential severe
complication of deep venous thrombosis (DVT). Elastic compression stocking therapy may …