title: Incidence and interventions for post-thrombotic syndrome.
abstract: Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a venous stress disorder that develops from long-term effects from a previous deep venous thrombosis (DVT). The morbidity associated with PTS may be significant and patients can present with edema, chronic pain, swelling, skin changes, and heaviness of the affected limb. PTS can eventually lead to a decreased quality of life and to a marked burden for the healthcare system. This article elaborates on clinical aspects of PTS including the pathophysiology, diagnostic work-up and management of the disease with a particular focus on endovascular options.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA.
authors.forename: Jeffrey J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Farrell
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA.
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sutter
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA.
authors.forename: Sidhartha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tavri
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA.
authors.forename: Indravadan
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Patel
keywords: Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS); incidence; interventions