Complications of VTE

Question 1

What are the 3 main complications of a VTE?

Answer 1

1. Post thrombotic syndrome
2. Death from PE
3. Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension

Question 2

What is post-thrombotic syndrome?

Answer 2

1. a long term condition that occurs as a result of DVT
2. occurs within 1 - 2 years after DVT in 20 - 50% of patients
3. Can lead to deep vein insufficiency and leg ulcers

Question 3

Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension

Answer 3

secondary pulmonary hypertension can occur with right sided heart failure in long term post pulmonary emboli