Upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis.
Upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) was an understudied disease until recently. Previously thought of as benign, UEDVT has been shown in recent studies to pose a significant risk for pulmonary embolus and death. This article reviews the epidemiology, risk factors, clinical features, diagnostic tests, treatment options, complications, and prevention strategies for patients with UEDVT.
Shah
Mrugeshkumar K
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Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. mrugshah@hotmail.com
Burke
David T
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Shah
Stephanie H
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D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control; D015996:Survival Rate; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000401:mortality
D000925:Anticoagulants