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Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis  

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  • DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS of an upper extremity vein (e.g., AXILLARY VEIN; SUBCLAVIAN VEIN; and JUGULAR VEINS). It is associated with mechanical factors (Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis, Primary) secondary to other anatomic factors (Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis, Secondary). Symptoms may include sudden onset of pain, warmth, redness, blueness, and swelling in the arm. DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS of an upper extremity vein (e.g., AXILLARY VEIN; SUBCLAVIAN VEIN; and JUGULAR VEINS) that develops as a complication of upper extremity central venous catheters and pacemaker uses, or cancer. Spontaneous DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS of an upper extremity vein, mostly AXILLARY VEIN; and SUBCLAVIAN VEIN. It is frequently precipitated by repetitive physical activity often in young, healthy adults.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-GH77HXXD-X

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