High-risk features of superficial vein thrombosis
Extensive superficial vein thrombosis (> 5 cm) |
Involvement above the knee, particularly if 3 cm or less from the saphenofemoral junction |
Severe symptoms |
Involvement of the greater saphenous vein |
History of venous thromboembolism |
Active cancer |
Recent surgery |
Based on information in references 1, 15, and 16.