Interventional therapy for post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) aims to alleviate the symptoms and complications caused by chronic venous damage after a deep vein thrombosis. Procedures include balloon angioplasty, where narrowed veins are widened with a balloon, and stent implantation to keep the veins open and improve blood flow. In some cases, catheter-based techniques are also used to remove residual thrombi. These measures help reduce pain, swelling, and skin changes, and improve the quality of life for patients.
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Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a chronic condition that occurs after a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and is caused by permanent vein damage. Symptoms include pain, swelling, skin changes, and sometimes ulcerations in the affected extremities.
Interventional therapy for PTS includes procedures such as balloon angioplasty, where narrowed veins are widened with a balloon, and stent implantation to keep the veins open. In some cases, catheter-based techniques may also be used to remove residual thrombi.
Interventional therapy is recommended when conservative treatments such as compression stockings and medications are not sufficient to alleviate symptoms and improve the quality of life. Your doctor will assess the appropriate therapy based on the severity of symptoms and the specific vein damage.
As with any medical procedure, there are risks, including bleeding, infection, vascular injury, and the possibility that the veins may narrow again. Your doctor will discuss the potential risks and benefits of the therapy in detail with you.
The therapy is usually performed minimally invasively under local anesthesia or light sedation. A catheter is inserted through a small incision into a vein and advanced to the affected area. There, either a balloon is inflated to widen the vein or a stent is placed to keep the vein open. After the procedure, a short monitoring phase is usually required to ensure that no immediate complications occur.
We offer a variety of other tests to get a comprehensive picture of your cardiovascular health. These examinations help us to create individual treatment plans and optimally promote your heart health.
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