March 15, 2018Blood
Postthrombotic syndrome develops in 20% to 50% of patients after deep vein thrombosis and is managed primarily with elastic compression stockings, exercise, and lifestyle modifications.
Population
Patients with or at risk of postthrombotic syndrome (PTS) after deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Design
Review
Key result
Postthrombotic syndrome develops in 20% to 50% of patients after deep vein thrombosis and is managed primarily with elastic compression stockings, exercise, and lifestyle modifications.
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Overview
PTS risk factors after DVT identified; leaves open whether targeted prophylaxis reduces incidence in high-risk patients.
Structured PICO
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Population
Patients with or at risk of postthrombotic syndrome (PTS) after deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
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Intervention
Prevention and treatment strategies including elastic compression stockings (ECSs), catheter-directed thrombolysis, exercise, lifestyle modifications, and surgical or endovascular interventions
This review outlines a case-based approach to the diagnosis, prevention, and management of postthrombotic syndrome, emphasizing conservative measures like compression stockings and lifestyle modifications as the cornerstone of therapy.
Cite This Study
Rabinovich et al. (2018) conducted a review in Postthrombotic syndrome. Postthrombotic syndrome develops in 20% to 50% of patients after deep vein thrombosis and is managed primarily with elastic compression stockings, exercise, and lifestyle modifications.