Assessment of the Relationship Between Severity of Chronic Venous Obstruction and Venous Claudication

Assessment of the Relationship between Severity of Chronic Venous Obstruction and Venous Claudication

The postthrombotic syndrome (PTS) occurs in about 20-50% of patients after a deep Venous thrombosis and significantly affects the quality of life of patients. With the patency rates of 73-100% are achieved with endovascular procedures. At 58% of patient ulcer healing was achieved. Neglen et al. could a significant demonstrate an improvement in quality of life. Aim of the study: To show the influence of the increased inflow to venous Objectively review recanalization for patient symptoms and walking performance. Therefore, before and after venous interventions, to assess walking performance and pain-free Measure the walking distance of the patient on the treadmill and compare it to get a possible identifying relevant and/or significant changes.