Aug 7, 2012 · Upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) accounts for ≈10% of cases of deep vein thrombosis. The prevalence appears to be increasing, particularly because of an …

Mar 12, 2024 · Primary "spontaneous" upper extremity deep vein thrombosis is rare and is defined as thrombosis of the deep veins draining the upper extremity due to anatomic …

Jan 30, 2023 · Upper extremity DVT primarily involves brachial, axillary, and subclavian veins. The internal jugular veins and the more distal radial and ulnar veins are involved less …

Nov 9, 2017 · Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) accounts for approximately 5 to 10 percent of all cases of DVT with incidence increasing due to higher frequency of intravenous …

Mar 21, 2024 · Upper extremity DVT can happen in people who have a condition called Paget-Schroetter syndrome (PSS). Typically, young athletes get PSS in the arm they use most for …

Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) is responsible for 4 to 10% of all deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Untreated UEDVT can lead to significant disability secondary to the …

While superficial vein thrombosis and phlebitis related to peripheral intravenous catheters are generally self-limited once the catheter is removed, patients can develop deep vein thrombosis …

Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) accounts for 5% of all deep vein thromboses (DVTs). UEDVT may be complicated by post thrombotic syndrome and pulmonary embolism, …

Dec 5, 2023 · Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) arises with an incidence of about 1 per 1000 persons per year; 4–10% of all DVTs are located in an upper extremity (DVT-UE). DVT-UE …

Oct 1, 2002 · In our practice, we test for factor V Leiden, the prothrombin gene mutation, hyperhomocysteinemia, and antiphospholipid antibodies. Elevated antiphospholipid antibodies …