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Home / Patients / Related Health Topics / Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS)

Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS)

Post-thrombotic syndrome is a condition that can happen to people who have had a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the leg. The condition can cause chronic pain, swelling, and other symptoms in your leg. It may develop in the weeks or months following a DVT.

How is PTS diagnosed?

  • There is no gold standard test to diagnose post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS). The diagnosis is normally made by:
    • Reviewing a patient’s history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and current symptoms
    • Examining the leg
    • Sometimes supplementing this information with an ultrasound
      • An ultrasound doesn’t confirm the diagnosis, but it can help experts better understand if there are factors that might be contributing to PTS, such as a blocked vein or valve damage from the blood clot.
  • Talk to your doctor if you’ve had a DVT and are still experiencing symptoms after several weeks or months. They may refer you to a specialist, such as a vascular surgeon, for further evaluation.

Treatment

Blood Clot Management: Exploring the EKOS Catheter

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Understanding Post-thrombotic Syndrome

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