Does the Villalta scale capture the essence of postthrombotic syndrome? A qualitative study of patient experience and expert opinion.

Marit EngesethTone EndenMarit Helen AndersenPer Morten SandsetHilde Skuterud Wik

Published in: Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH (2019)

Our findings indicate that the Villalta scale does not capture typical PTS complaints or their importance to the patients. A revision of the diagnosis and grading should be considered.

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