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World J Crit Care Med. Jun 9, 2023; 12(3): 130-138
Published online Jun 9, 2023. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v12.i3.130
Published online Jun 9, 2023. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v12.i3.130
Table 1 Risk factors for developing upper extremity deep vein thrombosis
| Risk factors |
| Central venous catheters/dialysis catheters |
| Implantable cardiac rhythm devices |
| Personal or family history of thrombosis and thrombophilia |
| Surgery or trauma of the arm |
| Immobilization of the arm |
| Pregnancy |
| Use of oral contraceptive |
| Malignancy |
| Post-operative e.g., esophagectomy, retrosternal reconstruction |
- Citation: Singh O, Juneja D. Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis: An intensivist’s perspective. World J Crit Care Med 2023; 12(3): 130-138
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3141/full/v12/i3/130.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.v12.i3.130