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Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis.

Peter S Marshall¹, Hilary Cain

¹Pulmonary & Critical Care Section, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine 333 Cedar Street, LCI 105B, PO Box 208057, New Haven, CT 06520-8057, USA. peter.marshall@yale.edu

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Summary

Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) poses risks, requiring objective testing for diagnosis. Prompt treatment, including anticoagulation, is crucial for managing UEDVT and preventing complications.

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Area of Science:

Vascular Medicine
Hematology

Background:

Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) is a serious condition with significant morbidity and mortality.
Established risk factors and susceptible populations for UEDVT exist.
Subtle presenting symptoms necessitate objective diagnostic testing.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the risk factors, pathogenesis, diagnosis, complications, and management of UEDVT.
To highlight the challenges in diagnosing UEDVT due to subtle symptoms.
To discuss optimal diagnostic and treatment strategies for UEDVT.

Main Methods:

Literature review of UEDVT risk factors, pathogenesis, diagnosis, complications, and management.
Discussion of diagnostic modalities and their limitations.
Analysis of current treatment guidelines, including anticoagulation.

Main Results:

UEDVT diagnosis requires objective testing, with optimal strategies still under investigation.
Multiple diagnostic tests may be needed to rule out UEDVT.
Effective treatment, including long-term anticoagulation, reduces complications.

Conclusions:

Understanding UEDVT risk factors and pathogenesis is key.
Accurate and timely diagnosis is essential for effective management.
Long-term anticoagulation is a cornerstone of UEDVT treatment when feasible.