by Veins Carolina | Mar 8, 2022 | DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT), DVT Awareness, Pulmonary Embolism
A Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is when the Blood clot in the deep vein of the leg breaks loose and goes to the lungs. The most common complication is Post Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS), the gradual development of pain, swelling and red or brown discoloration of the lower leg....
by Veins Carolina | Mar 3, 2020 | DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT), Vein Specialist
The most dangerous result of a DVT is a Pulmonary Embolism (PE). This is when the Blood clot in the deep vein of the leg breaks loose and goes to the lungs. The most common complication is Post Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS), the gradual development of pain, swelling and...
by Veins Carolina | Oct 14, 2019 | Post Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS), Vein Disorders
Post thrombotic syndrome is the name given to vein problems developing as a result of the damage a blood clot can inflict on a vein. Symptoms are similar to varicose veins and may include pain, swelling, aching, and throbbing; brownish or reddish skin discoloration in...
