Chapter 156 - Chronic venous disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Symptoms of postthrombotic syndrome
A
1) edema
2) pain
3) lipodermatosclerosis
4) venous ulceration
2
Q
Rate of PTS in 2 year of DVT
A
20-50%
3
Q
What percentage of leg thrombi resolve spontaneously
A
50%
4
Q
Venous claudication symptoms
A
venous bursting thigh pain with exercise
5
Q
Timing of PTS occurence
A
few months to 2 years
6
Q
proportion of CVD from DVT
A
18-28%
7
Q
Ipsilateral recurrent DVT increases risk of PTS by how much
A
630%
8
Q
Rate of ulceration in PTS
A
5% at 10 years
9
Q
Key determinants in terms of vein involvement in DVT in getting PTS
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1) multiple segment
2) iliac involved
3) popliteal involved (3.5x increaes)
4) multiple calf vein
10
Q
Association of PTS with risk factors
A
1) combined occlusive and reflux disease
2) longer TPA time at initial treatment
3) high PTS 1 month following acute DVT
