Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Effectiveness of Chemoprophylaxis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) is associated with pulmonary embolism and other complications, but there are no recommendations for UEDVT prophylaxis. The purpose of this study was to establish incidence and risk factors for UEDVT and to determine efficacy of pharmacologic prophylaxis for UEDVT prevention.

Methods

For this retrospective cohort study, we identified medical patients aged 18 years and older admitted to 13 Cleveland Clinic hospitals from January 2011 to December 2019. Patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) on admission, length of stay <1 day, and who received therapeutic anticoagulation were excluded. The potential risk factors included demographics, comorbidities, and medical procedures. Comorbidities were identified via Internati

SUBMITTER: Olt CK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11376984 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature