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How common is PTS?

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How common is PTS?

Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a chronic condition that can appear in patients that have had deep vein thrombosis (DVT). In this video, Dr Jessie Shea tells us how often PTS appears in patients with thrombosis.

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Up to 30% of people who have had thrombosis in the leg will develop some post-thrombotic symptoms within five years.

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