Care for postthrombotic syndrome In advanced stages of the postthrombotic syndrome it is very important to ensure that as few injuries as possible occur and that even small injuries are properly treated to prevent the formation of ulcers, since even the smallest scratching injury can cause ulcers to develop. Therefore also such small injuries require … Care for postthrombotic syndrome | Postthrombotic syndrome
Complications of postthrombotic syndrome The most serious complication of the postthrombotic syndrome is the lower leg ulcer (Ulcus cruris), which is also known as “open leg“. The ulcer develops because the blood from the legs can no longer drain away in the direction of the heart. The congestion causes a swelling of the tissue. Often … Complications of postthrombotic syndrome | Postthrombotic syndrome
Definition Postthrombotic syndrome (PTS) is the most common late complication after leg vein thrombosis (closure of a vein by a blood clot). It leads to chronic reflux congestion, so that the blood cannot flow back to the heart properly. The blood therefore bypasses the partially occluded veins by switching to continuous veins (so-called bypass circulation), … Postthrombotic syndrome
Symptoms of postthrombotic syndrome The postthrombotic syndrome can occur in various forms. The symptoms range from rather slight swelling with only a slight feeling of tension to weeping skin areas (eczema) and open ulcers, especially on the lower leg. The symptoms of the postthrombotic syndrome result from the long-lasting disturbance in the flow of blood … Symptoms of postthrombotic syndrome | Postthrombotic syndrome
