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