superficial thrombophlebitis

superficial thrombophlebitis

Vascular disease Venous inflammation due to a blood clot, which may be linked IV access sites, local venous trauma, or clots Risk factors ↑ clotting tendency, infection, current or recent pregnancy, varicose veins, chemical or other irritation, prolonged sitting, standing, or immobilization, abdominal CAs–eg, carcinoma of pancreas, DVT, thromboangiitis obliterans, PE