Central venous catheter-related thrombosis: a systematic review.
Thrombosis related to central venous catheters is often underappreciated and misdiagnosed, despite its incidence and impact on patient morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this article is to offer a review of the literature, investigate the pathophysiology of the condition, and summarize the key points. Recommendations for the treatment and prevention of this complication are explored to help guide clinical practice.
Yacopetti
Nicholas
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Clinical Nurse Consultant in Vascular Access, Parenteral Nutrition, and Acute Pain Management, St Vincent's Public Hospital, Sydney, Australia. nyacopetti@stvincents.com.au
D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000401:mortality; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D012307:Risk Factors; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy
D000925:Anticoagulants; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents