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How is PTS diagnosed?
Post thrombotic syndrome is a chronic complication that can be found in patients with Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can hugely reduce the quality of life of the patient. In this video, Dr Jessie Shea tells us how PTS is diagnosed using different clinical tests and why early diagnosis of PTS is important to the patient.
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PTS is normally diagnosed clinically by your doctor. Diagnosing PTS early can make it easier for us to prevent your PTS from getting worse. Are there any other investigations that I'll need? Blood tests may be ordered to look for any abnormalities in your clotting. A duplex ultrasound will sometimes be ordered to look at the blood flow within your leg veins.
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