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Superficial Vein Phlebitis

Superficial Vein Phlebitis

Any vein can develop a blood clot.  Blood clots in the deep veins are called deep vein thrombosis, or DVT.  Blood clots in the superficial veins are called superficial vein thrombophlebitis…or SVT.  Commonly, however, it is known simply superficial vein phlebitis. We are often contacted from patients or their referring physicians for treatment for superficial

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Do Varicose Veins Increase Deep Vein Thrombosis Risk?

A recent study published in the Journal American Medical Association (JAMA) found a significant association between varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and less clear potential associations with pulmonary embolism (PE) and peripheral artery disease (PAD). The significance of this large, retrospective population study (over 400,000 people) is that varicose veins are a common

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New Blood Thinner Options

Warfarin vs. NOAC Are you curious about these new blood thinners you’re seeing all over television and print ads?  There is a great article on the American Heart Association website that details each type of medication, but here is a summary: Warfarin: A decades old blood thinner that decreases production of several clotting factors that

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DVT: Myths vs Facts

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in the large veins of the leg, arm, or pelvis. There is a lot of misinformation out there surrounding DVTs, but as a commonly underdiagnosed and serious – yet preventable- medical condition, it’s important to know the truth! Know the DVT Facts Behind the Myths There are

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