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Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS)
Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a long-term complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). It is best characterized as a chronic syndrome of clinical signs and symptoms:
• Pain
• Swelling
• Parasthesias
• Varicose veins
• In severe cases, venous ulceration in the affected limb
PTS occurs in the up to half of patients with DVT, and has a significant impact on quality of life and health care expenditures. Studies are underway to determine effective methods to identify patients at risk for developing PTS and to prevent and treat PTS. Currently, options for PTS prevention and treatment are limited, and most therapies are targeted toward symptom relief.
The key to reducing the impact of this complication is for both patients and providers to:
• Be more aware of PTS
• Take proactive steps to identify patients at risk for DVT and PTS
• Employ appropriate preventative strategies for DVT and PTS
The University of Utah Health Care Thrombosis Service and the Venous Disease Coalition, Vascular Disease Foundation, have developed a comprehensive provider and patient education and prevention resource for post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS).
All educational material provided to you on this website is evidence-based and approved by expert clinician faculty from the University of Utah and McGill University in Canada.
PTS Website Overview
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PTS Provider Education (CME/CE Accredited): Physicians, pharmacists, and nurses may earn up to 2.0 hours of continuing education by completing the following: • WEBCAST - PTS Overview (60-min, 1.0 contact hours) • MODULE 1 - Risk Factors (20-min, .33 contact hours) • MODULE 2 - Prevention (20-min, .33 contact hours) • MODULE 3 - Diagnosis & Treatment (20-minutes, .33 contact hours) |
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PTS Patient Education: This page provides a list of helpful tools, supporting educational documents, and helpful web links. |
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PTS Resources: This page provides a list of helpful tools, supporting educational documents, and helpful web links. |
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PTS Report Card: Learn about the quality improvement research study that supports this PTS educational curriculum. |
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About Us: This page provides information about the educational collaborators and sponsors for this program, as well as faculty bios for all of the expert contributors to this project. |
We appreciate your feedback regarding this program. Please do not hesitate to contact us directly with any questions or concerns:
University Health Care Thrombosis Service
Kim Mahoney, CME/CPD Program Manager
50 N. Medical Dr. SOM RM 4B120
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
Phone (801) 213-2397
Fax (801) 585-1393
Website Citation (Home):
PreventPTS.org [Internet]. Salt Lake City: The University of Utah School of Medicine; c2011-2013 [updated 2011 Oct 18; cited 2011 Aug 9]. Available from: http://www.preventPTS.org.
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