Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis.
Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) is a rare thrombotic disorder (1-4% or all DVT), but it has a potential for considerable morbidity in the form of pulmonary embolism, persistent upper extremity pain and swelling, superior vena cava syndrome and loss of vascular access. Newer non-invasive methods such as duplex ultrasound and magnetic resonance angiography facilitate early diagnosis. Early catheter directed thrombolysis followed by anticoagulation prevent long-term sequalae.
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Department of Medicine, VMMC and Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi 110 029.
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D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000098:blood supply*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*
D000925:Anticoagulants