Why the study?
Do inherited thrombophilic states increase the risk of superficial vein thrombosis in patients without deep vein thrombosis?
Population
63 patients with a first episode of superficial vein thrombosis in whom coexistence of DVT was ruled out by…
Comparison
Presence of inherited thrombophilic states. vs Healthy individuals without superficial vein…
Design
Case-control
Authors
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Thrombophilic states were associated with higher SVT risk; leaves open whether screening alters DVT prophylaxis.
Do inherited thrombophilic states increase the risk of superficial vein thrombosis in patients without deep vein thrombosis?
Inherited thrombophilic states are strong risk factors for superficial vein thrombosis, suggesting that screening these patients may help identify those at high risk for deep vein thrombosis who warrant antithrombotic prophylaxis.
Cattaneo et al. (1999) studied this question.
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