Cardinal Health

Preventing Venous Thromboembolism: A Healthcare Professional Guide to Intervention 15 Patient Impact. The main cost of VTE is the loss of healthy life it entails. VTE has Short- and Long-Term Impact on Patient Lives. Normal Vein Function Damge to Venous Valves Venous Valve Insu ciency Vascular Damage Post Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS) Swollen Limb Venous Ulcer Cellulitis g Vascular Damage Related to DVT. Pain, erythema and Shortness of breath. Symptoms can last up to 2 months. 27 Patient distress. • 58% of patients on anticoagulants had a fear of bleeding. • 27% reported high levels of general psychological distress. 28,29 Post-Thrombotic Syndrome. 16 • Pain aching swelling of the limb. • Leg tingling, itchy or cramping. • Leg ulcers • Almost 50% of patients with VTE can be affected, one third of cases being severe. 30%of patients have recurrence of VTE within 10 years. 16