Aftermath of Deep Vein Thrombosis:Preventing and Managing Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS).
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Myka Bussey-Campbell
Location
Savannah Ballroom
Type of Research
Proposed
Session Format
Poster Presentation
College
Waters College of Health Professions
Department
Clinical Sciences
Abstract
Abstract
Deep vein thrombosis is a condition in which a blood clot forms within the deep veins of the extremities. If this is not treated promptly, the blood clot has the potential to break off and travel to the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism. This then becomes life threatening. This case was of a sixty year old female whose chief complaint was swelling in the right leg. This patient had no previous history of blood clots and was an active individual. The ultrasound exam showed a blood clot beginning at the patient’s external iliac vein and traveling down to the peroneal veins. The vessels were non compressible and showed little to no flow as demonstrated with grey scale, color Doppler, and pulse Doppler. This patient received a thrombectomy to remove the blood clot. However, many patients are prescribed blood thinners as a means to stop the blood clot from growing. It is possible that this creates a longer strain on the valves of the veins. This damage to the valves can cause swelling, ulcers, and chronic pain for the patient, also known as post-thrombotic syndrome. Therefore, more invasive methods like catheter directed thrombolysis can remove blood clots quicker and prevent the extra strain the valves undergo when only using blood thinners. This way not only can deep vein thrombosis be treated but limb function can better be preserved.
Keywords: Deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, post-thrombotic syndrome, ultrasound, thrombectomy, catheter directed thrombolysis
Program Description
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Start Date
4-21-2026 1:30 PM
End Date
4-21-2026 3:30 PM
Recommended Citation
Hickman, Chloee, "Aftermath of Deep Vein Thrombosis:Preventing and Managing Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS)." (2026). GS4 Student Scholars Symposium. 61.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/research_symposium/2026A/2026A/61
Aftermath of Deep Vein Thrombosis:Preventing and Managing Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS).
Savannah Ballroom
Abstract
Deep vein thrombosis is a condition in which a blood clot forms within the deep veins of the extremities. If this is not treated promptly, the blood clot has the potential to break off and travel to the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism. This then becomes life threatening. This case was of a sixty year old female whose chief complaint was swelling in the right leg. This patient had no previous history of blood clots and was an active individual. The ultrasound exam showed a blood clot beginning at the patient’s external iliac vein and traveling down to the peroneal veins. The vessels were non compressible and showed little to no flow as demonstrated with grey scale, color Doppler, and pulse Doppler. This patient received a thrombectomy to remove the blood clot. However, many patients are prescribed blood thinners as a means to stop the blood clot from growing. It is possible that this creates a longer strain on the valves of the veins. This damage to the valves can cause swelling, ulcers, and chronic pain for the patient, also known as post-thrombotic syndrome. Therefore, more invasive methods like catheter directed thrombolysis can remove blood clots quicker and prevent the extra strain the valves undergo when only using blood thinners. This way not only can deep vein thrombosis be treated but limb function can better be preserved.
Keywords: Deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, post-thrombotic syndrome, ultrasound, thrombectomy, catheter directed thrombolysis
