Superficial Venous Thrombosis (Thrombophlebitis)
Superficial vein thrombosis (SVT) was considered to be a benign and self-limiting condition. However, it is now appreciated that a significant proportion of those presenting with SVT will have concomitant deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, or are at significant risk of developing deep venous thromboembolism - Gemma Scott
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Superficial vein thrombosis: more dangerous than anticipated
Superficial vein thrombosis (SVT) of the lower limbs is considered by most clinicians to be a rather innocent entity. However, recent information indicates that SVT has a high prevalence and is quite often accompanied by pulmonary embolism, putting the patient at immediate risk...
SVT is a clinical entity well known by experts in venous disease and most physicians in general. It presents as an acute clinical condition characterized by a painful, warm and erythematous cutaneous area following the course of a peripheral vein, which often takes on the external aspect of a cord-like structure. It occurs most frequently in the lower limbs, but with increased use of intravenous catheters…
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Superficial vein thrombosis: a current approach to management
Superficial vein thrombosis (SVT) was considered to be a benign and self-limiting condition. However, it is now appreciated that a significant proportion of those presenting with SVT will have concomitant deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, or are at significant risk of developing deep venous thromboembolism.
Superficial Vein Thrombosis: New Perspectives and Observations From Recent Clinical Trials
Superficial vein thrombosis (SVT) is the preferred term to indicate thrombosis of any segment of the superficial vein system. SVT encompasses some older terms, such as superficial phlebitis (also called superficial thrombophlebitis); suppurative thrombophlebitis (also called septic thrombophlebitis); and superficial femoral vein thrombosis (a misnomer).
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Treatment for superficial thrombophlebitis of the leg
Treatment aims to relieve the local symptoms and to prevent the extension of the clot into a deep vein, ST recurrence, or the development of more serious events caused by VTE.
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The superficial veins are the ones that you can often see or feel just under the skin. Most bouts of superficial thrombophlebitis occur in a leg vein. However, any superficial vein can be affected. A typical site is in a varicose vein in a leg.
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Superficial thrombophlebitis (Answer C) is inflammation of the vein characterized by redness, swelling, and tenderness that follows the course of the vein just under the skin.
