Which Superficial vein thrombosis cases are sever enough to warrant Anticoagulation and for How Long For example an Superficial vein thrombosis of the calf in a patient with cancer that is 5 cm long and red in a patient who has varicose veins ?
Ian - great question with no certain answer. We covered more of this topic on EMRAP in 2016. Check that out https://www.emrap.org/episode/newvenous/newvenous In general, I'm most worried about superficial clots when they are near deep veins. If they're getting close, I would treat. Often this is done in conjunction with vascular or with the PCP weighing risks and benefits.
Ian L. - April 23, 2018 10:55 AM
Which Superficial vein thrombosis cases are sever enough to warrant Anticoagulation and for How Long
For example an Superficial vein thrombosis of the calf in a patient with cancer that is 5 cm long and red in a patient who has varicose veins ?
Anand S. - April 23, 2018 1:08 PM
Ian - great question with no certain answer. We covered more of this topic on EMRAP in 2016. Check that out
https://www.emrap.org/episode/newvenous/newvenous
In general, I'm most worried about superficial clots when they are near deep veins. If they're getting close, I would treat. Often this is done in conjunction with vascular or with the PCP weighing risks and benefits.
Anand S. - April 23, 2018 1:10 PM
One other link reviewing the topic
https://coreem.net/core/superficial-venous-thrombosis/
Wesley M. - June 25, 2018 6:38 PM
Love these LLSA reviews. On target!! Passed all three first time!