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What can I do to prevent PTS from developing?

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What can I do to prevent PTS from developing?

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 gives advice on how patients can minimize the chance of getting PTS by controlling various factors in their lives.

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The most effective way to reduce or avoid post-thrombotic syndrome is to prevent deep vein thrombosis from happening in the first place. Know what your risks are and reduce them if you can.

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