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What is the connection between varicose veins and blood clots?

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What is the connection between varicose veins and blood clots?

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Superficial bulging varicose veins are predisposed to development of blood clots. This is called “superficial thrombophlebitis”. This is particularly true if a patient has other risk factors for blood clots, such as: obesity, smoking, oral contraceptives, or family history.

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