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Can varacose veins lead to a dvt?
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Somewhat: Reflux stasis ulcers and infection can lead to superficial, clotting which may then involve the perforating veins to the deep, system. Also varicose veins may follow DVT and valvular damage and thus be secondary, and the original cause still is in play:obesity, trauma, coagulopathy, sedentary lifestyle- immobility!
Answered 11/9/2014
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Technically possible: Though you can develop superficial thrombophlebitis in a varicose vein, the chances of this extending to a DVT or pulmonary embolism are extraordinarily low. So low it's not worth discussing. If you have varicose veins, just get them fixed. There's no reason not to. Phlebology.Org for a referral.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Yes: Varicose veins are considered one of the risk factors for developing DVT on the caprini scale. To see other risks, click here: http://www.Med.Umich.Edu/clinical/images/vte-risk-assessment.Pdf.
Answered 6/10/2014
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May be result of DVT: Varicose veins can potentially be the result of prior thrombosis in a deep vein or superficial vein.
Answered 7/12/2015
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