By Dr Mahmoud Al-Najjar, Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon
Superficial vein thrombosis (SVT) is frequently encountered in general practice, often presenting as a painful, erythematous, cord-like swelling along a superficial vein.
Traditionally considered benign, SVT is now recognised as part of the venous thromboembolism (VTE) spectrum, alongside deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).
Up to 20-25% of patients with SVT have a concurrent DVT or PE at diagnosis, including asymptomatic events. Risk is greatest when thrombus is extensive, recurrent, or close to deep venous junctions....
Superficial vein thrombosis (SVT) is frequently encountered in general practice, often presenting as a painful, erythematous, cord-like swelling along a superficial vein.
Traditionally considered benign, SVT is now recognised as part of the venous thromboembolism (VTE) spectrum, alongside deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).
Up to 20-25% of patients with SVT have a concurrent DVT or PE at diagnosis, including asymptomatic events. Risk is greatest when thrombus is extensive, recurrent, or close to deep venous junctions....
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