Deep-vein thrombosis of the upper extremity occurs infrequently, constituting only 10% of all deep-vein thromboses. 1 The majority of cases are secondary or iatrogenic, often associated with central ...

The patient was referred to the emergency department for evaluation of suspected deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in her left upper extremity and pulmonary embolus. In the emergency department, she had a ...

Anticoagulation therapy (eg, low-molecular-weight heparin daily) should be started promptly for upper extremity deep-vein thrombosis, with catheter-directed thrombolysis considered for severe cases.

Deep vein thrombosis of the upper extremity (DVT-UE) can occur in any of the veins of the upper extremity or thoracic inlet. These include the jugular, brachiocephalic, subclavian, and axillary ...

Acute thrombosis in these veins may cause signs and symptoms of venous congestion–including oedema, pain, and fatigue–in the arm; a condition which is referred to as upper extremity deep vein ...

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 sports like baseball, swimming ...

Victor Wembanyama, a San Antonio Spurs All-Star, was diagnosed with a rare type of shoulder blood clot that is more common in elite athletes. This kind of clot, called upper extremity deep vein ...