Effort thrombosis.
Venous thrombosis of the upper extremity can be very minor (superficial phlebitis from IV's) or quite dramatic (effort thrombosis of the axillary or subclavian veins). Rarely is it life threatening. Long-term sequelae are not seen.
Binnington
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D000328:Adult; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001367:Axillary Vein / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D013350:Subclavian Vein / Q000293:injuries*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*
D000925:Anticoagulants