Upper Extremity Thrombosis Associated with Overactivity: A Comprehensive review article on Paget-Schroetter Syndrome

Authors

  • Balaji M S1 , Darshan Sohi2

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v11i12.13210

Keywords:

Deep Vein Thrombosis, ASVT, UEDVT & Thoracic Outlet Decompression

Abstract

Paget–Schroetter disease, is a form of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in upper extremity, in which blood
clots occurs in the deep veins of the arms. Paget–Schroetter disease syndrome is accounts for 30–40%
of spontaneous axillary-subclavian vein thrombosis (ASVT) and for 10–20% of all upper extremity deep
venous thrombosis (UEDVT). Important predisposing factors for UEDVT include indwelling hardware,
occult or overt malignancy and other thrombophilic states. Clinical manifestations include heaviness,
cyanosis, redness, and dilated, visible veins across the upper arm and shoulder. It is diagnosed by compression
ultrasonography with the help of colour Doppler. Thrombosis was managed conservatively with limb
elevation and anticoagulation therapy. Hence, there is a need for increasing health workers awareness about
risk factors, etiology and the management of this unique and relatively uncommon disorder.

Author Biography

  • Balaji M S1 , Darshan Sohi2

    1Ph.D Scholar, Himalayan University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India, 2Reseach Supervisaor
    Himalayan University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.

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Published

2020-11-27

How to Cite

Upper Extremity Thrombosis Associated with Overactivity: A Comprehensive review article on Paget-Schroetter Syndrome. (2020). Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 11(12), 22-24. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v11i12.13210