Postthrombotic Syndrome

Synonyms

Syndrome, Postthrombotic

Syndrome, Venous Stasis

Venous Stasis Syndrome

A condition caused by one or more episodes of DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS, usually the blood clots are lodged in the legs. Clinical features include EDEMA; PAIN; aching; heaviness; and MUSCLE CRAMP in the leg. When severe leg swelling leads to skin breakdown, it is called venous STASIS ULCER.

See Also
Varicose Ulcer