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Superficial Vein Thrombosis

JAMA 10.1001/jama.2025.15222

September 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT

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SuVT typically presents as a tender, painful, palpable cord under the skin. Management may include elastic compression stockings, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and systemic anticoagulation with fondaparinux 2.5 mg or rivaroxaban 10 mg. SuVTs within 3 cm of a deep vein should be treated with therapeutic dose anticoagulation.

Corresponding Author: Behnood Bikdeli, MD, MS, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115 (bbikdeli@bwh.harvard.edu).

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