Walking Capacity and Venous Claudication after Deep Vein Thrombosis
Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis (JTH) posted on LinkedIn:
”Walking capacity and venous claudication after deep vein thrombosis
By Daniel Steiner, Stephan Nopp, Timothy Hoberstorfer, Ingrid Pabinger, Eva Dassler, Moritz Staudacher, Markus Müller, Sabine Steiner, Benedikt Weber, Philip Kienzl, Cihan Ay, and Oliver Schlager
Post-DVT functional recovery remains underexplored, particularly regarding walking capacity and venous claudication, key determinants of long-term quality of life.
In this prospective study of 73 patients, both pain-free and maximal walking distances improved by 3 months post-DVT, yet ~30% experienced persistent venous claudication, linked to suprainguinal thrombosis, obesity, and hypertension.
While overall QoL improved, residual venous claudication significantly impaired recovery, underscoring the need for targeted rehabilitation and early vascular assessment in high-risk patients.
Read the article here.”
Title: Walking capacity and venous claudication after deep vein thrombosis: prospective follow-up, risk factors, and quality of life
Authors: Daniel Steiner, Stephan Nopp, Timothy Hoberstorfer, Ingrid Pabinger, Eva Dassler, Moritz Staudacher, Markus Müller, Sabine Steiner, Benedikt Weber, Philip Kienzl, Cihan Ay, Oliver Schlager
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