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Upper extremity deep venous thrombosis. Underdiagnosed and potentially lethal
M D Black1, G J French, P Rasuli
1Department of Surgery, Ottawa General Hospital, Ontario, Canada.
Chest
|June 1, 1993
Summary
Upper extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) poses a significant risk for pulmonary embolism, contrary to previous beliefs. Catheter-related DVT increases this risk, necessitating careful management and interventions like vena cava filters.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Medicine
- Cardiology
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Upper extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is often underestimated compared to iliofemoral DVT.
- Previous assumptions of low pulmonary embolism (PE) risk in upper extremity DVT are being challenged.
- Increased use of central venous catheters raises concerns about upper extremity DVT and PE.