Patient selection: venous thromboembolism
Factors that may contribute to disability:
(1) recurrent thromboembolic disease
(2) post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS)
(3) chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH)
(4) bleeding from anticoagulation therapy
(5) underlying condition contributing to the thrombosis
An unprovoked thromboembolism may have a higher rate of disability.
Features of the post-thrombotic syndrome:
(1) chronic limb fatigue and heaviness
(2) limb swelling
(3) pain
(4) paresthesias
(5) open venous leg ulcers
(6) reduced physical functioning
