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Upper extremity deep venous thrombosis.

Michael Czihal1, Ulrich Hoffmann

  • 1Division of Vascular Medicine, University Hospital - Campus City Center, Munich, Germany.

Vascular Medicine (London, England)
|February 24, 2011
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Upper extremity deep venous thrombosis (UEDVT) has primary and secondary forms with different prognoses. Diagnosis often uses ultrasonography, and treatment involves anticoagulation, but optimal duration requires further study.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Medicine
  • Hematology
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Upper extremity deep venous thrombosis (UEDVT) is a significant clinical condition.
  • UEDVT is classified into primary and secondary forms based on etiology and patient prognosis.
  • Primary UEDVT, especially effort-related, generally has a favorable prognosis, while secondary UEDVT is associated with poor outcomes due to comorbidities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To differentiate between primary and secondary upper extremity deep venous thrombosis.
  • To outline diagnostic approaches for UEDVT.
  • To review current therapeutic strategies and identify areas for future research.

Main Methods:

  • Classification of UEDVT into primary and secondary forms based on pathogenesis.
  • Review of diagnostic imaging modalities, primarily ultrasonography, MRI, and CT.
  • Summary of anticoagulant therapies, including heparin and vitamin K antagonists.

Main Results:

  • Primary UEDVT, particularly when effort-related, shows a benign course with a low risk of post-thrombotic syndrome.
  • Secondary UEDVT is linked to severe comorbidities, often involving central venous catheters and malignancy, leading to a poorer prognosis.
  • Ultrasonography is the primary non-invasive diagnostic tool, with MRI and CT used for non-diagnostic cases.

Conclusions:

  • Anticoagulation is the mainstay of UEDVT treatment to prevent thrombus progression and pulmonary embolism.
  • The optimal duration of anticoagulant therapy for UEDVT remains undetermined.
  • Further randomized trials are needed to evaluate the efficacy of compression therapy, thrombolysis, angioplasty, and thoracic outlet decompression.