Preventing Progression of Post-Thrombotic Syndrome for Patients Post-Deep Vein Thrombosis
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2013-06-05Author
Schmidt, Anne M.
Costanzo, Cindy L.
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Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a chronic condition that develops in 20-50% of acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) patients. Its burden includes increased costs, decreased quality of life, and decreased personal productivity. This initiative's purpose is to prevent PTS progression.
Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a chronic condition that develops in 20-50% of acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) patients. Its burden includes increased costs, decreased quality of life, and decreased personal productivity. This initiative's purpose is to prevent PTS progression.