Superior vena cava (SVC) thrombosis: diagnosis and follow up by transesophageal echocardiography (TEE).
Hemodialysis catheters (HC) were developed as a vascular access, intended to be a bridging device until a permanent access is placed. Although many reports exist of indwelling catheter-related thrombosis, optimal diagnostic study and therapeutic options are yet to be established. We are presenting a case with HC thrombosis diagnosed by TEE managed conservatively with excellent long-term outcome.
Freih
Mouhanad
M
Department of Medicine, Section of Cardiology, Providence Hospital and Medical Centers, Southfield, MI 48310, USA. mouhanadf@hotmail.com
Saba
Souheil
S
D000328:Adult; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000295:instrumentation; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014859:Warfarin / Q000008:administration & dosage
D000925:Anticoagulants; D014859:Warfarin; D006493:Heparin