**8. Conclusion**

PTS is a frequent, burdensome and costly complication of DVT. Currently, there are few effective treatments for PTS. Until such treatments are identified, prevention of PTS will have the greatest impact on reducing the overall burden of PTS on patients and society. Preventing DVT recurrence is likely to reduce the risk of PTS. Daily use of graduated ECS after DVT appears to reduce the risk of PTS. As of yet, there is no established role for thrombolysis in preventing PTS, but trials are underway to address this important question. Research is also underway to identify biologic markers that may predict the risk of PTS in individual patients. Finally, a few emerging antithrombotic compounds may have the potential to reduce the risk of PTS, however this requires further study.

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