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  • Vascular Medicine
  • Thrombosis Research

Background:

  • Superficial venous thrombosis (SVT), or superficial thrombophlebitis, involves thrombi in superficial veins with inflammation.
  • Clinical diagnosis is often straightforward, but further tests are crucial for assessing thrombosis extension and thromboembolic risks.
  • SVT is linked to deep venous thrombosis (6-40%) and pulmonary embolism (2-33% asymptomatic, 2-13% symptomatic).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish the first Brazilian guidelines for superficial venous thrombosis (SVT).
  • To provide recommendations for the definition, terminology, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of SVT.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and clinical evidence on SVT.
  • Development of consensus-based recommendations for clinical practice.

Main Results:

  • The guidelines address key aspects of SVT, including its definition and causes.
  • Recommendations are provided for diagnostic approaches and therapeutic strategies for SVT.

Conclusions:

  • There is a lack of specific guidelines for SVT in Brazil, despite its potential complications.
  • These proposed guidelines aim to standardize the management of SVT, improving patient outcomes.