Abstract:Aims: We evaluated long‐term impact of iliofemoral thrombosis (IFDVT) on walking capacity, venous haemodynamics, CEAP class, venous‐clinical‐severity score (VCSS) and quality of life (SF‐36), and determined prevalence of venous claudication.
Methods: All patients with prior IFDVT at our institution since 1990 were followed up. Excluded were those with walking impairment due to arterial (ABI < 1.0 post‐exercise) or unrelated causes, and those thrombectomized or thrombolyzed. Thirty‐nine patients (22–83 years) w… Show more
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