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Villalta Score for Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS)

Clinical scoring tool for diagnosis and severity grading of post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) following deep vein thrombosis (DVT). 5 patient symptoms + 6 clinician signs, each scored 0–3. Total 0–33. Score ≥5 = PTS; score ≥15 or presence of ulcer = severe PTS.

Pain (patient-reported)*

Cramps (patient-reported)*

Heaviness (patient-reported)*

Paraesthesia / Tingling (patient-reported)*

Pruritus / Itching (patient-reported)*

Pretibial oedema (clinician sign)*

Skin induration (clinician sign)*

Hyperpigmentation (clinician sign)*

Redness / Erythema (clinician sign)*

Venous ectasia / dilated superficial veins (clinician sign)*

Calf tenderness (clinician sign)*

Venous ulcer (active) — clinician sign*

References

Villalta S et al. Assessment of validity and reproducibility of a clinical scale for the post-thrombotic syndrome. Haemostasis. 1994;24(suppl 1):158a.
Kahn SR et al. Measurement properties of the Villalta scale to define and classify the severity of the post-thrombotic syndrome. J Thromb Haemost. 2009;7(6):884–888.

Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.

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Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.

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