Prevention and management of central venous catheter thrombosis.
Central venous catheters play an integral part in the treatment of patients with a variety of illnesses. Complications, although not common, do occur. However, the benefits of these devices far outweigh the risks. Thrombosis, one of the most common problems, can be divided into three distinct clinical entities. The prophylaxis, diagnosis, pathogenesis, and treatment of central venus catheter-related thromboses are critical in the treatment of patients requiring long-term venous access.
Texas Tech University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Lubbock 79430, USA.
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D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy*