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Post-thrombotic syndrome epidemiology and demographics

Introduction

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Overview

Overview

Incidence

Incidence

PTS can affect 23-60% of patients in the two years following DVT of the leg. Of those, 10% may go on to develop severe PTS, involving venous ulcers.[1]

References

References

  1. ↑ Ashrani AA, Heit JA. Incidence and cost burden of post-thrombotic syndrome. J Thromb Thrombolysis 2009; 28: 465-76.

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