Does the Villalta scale capture the essence of post-thrombotic syndrome? A qualitative study of patient experience and expert opinion.

CONCLUSION: Our findings indicate that the Villalta scale does not capture typical PTS complaints or their importance to the patients. A revision of the diagnosis and grading should be considered. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. PMID: 31265193 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Thrombosis and Haemostasis - July 1, 2019 Category: Hematology Authors: Engeseth M, Enden T, Andersen MH, Sandset PM, Wik HS Tags: J Thromb Haemost Source Type: research