What are the main signs and symptoms of SVT?

Superficial vein thrombosis an inflamed vein near the surface of the skin (usually a varicose vein) caused by a blood clot. In this video, Dr. Machin tells us about some of the main risk factors associated with SVT.

Superficial vein thrombosis is an inflamed vein near the surface of the skin (usually a varicose vein) caused by a blood clot. In this video, Dr. Machin tells us the steps in diagnosing a patient from firstly taking a medical history and then carrying out scans of the body.

Superficial vein thrombosis an inflamed vein near the surface of the skin (usually a varicose vein) caused by a blood clot. In this video, Dr. Machin explains how SVT can be a serious condition due to it leading to deep vein thrombosis and eventually leading to a pulmonary embolism.

Varicose veins are dilated veins close to the skin and in these areas it is likely to develop a blood clot. In this video, Dr. Machin tells us how varicose veins can lead to SVT.

Varicose veins is a common condition in the UK. In this video, Dr. Machin tells us what proportion of these people go onto develop SVT.