The subclavian vein is a large paired, deep vein that extends along each side of the neck. Deep veins are those located deep in the body to protect the larger veins from injury. The primary function ...

The objective of this study was to investigate the risk of acute internal jugular, subclavian, and axillary deep venous thrombosis (upper torso DVT [UTDVT]) and pulmonary embolism (PE) and the role of ...

(HealthDay News) — For patients in intensive care units who need a catheter, placement in the subclavian vein appears to lower the risk of bloodstream infection and deep-vein thrombosis, compared to ...

Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, Vol. 31, No. 2 (April 2005), pp. 160-163 (4 pages) Objectives Primary subclavian vein thrombosis ("effort thrombosis") is not generally recognized ...

The SAVES method is an effective and safe approach for ultrasound-guided infraclavicular axillary/subclavian vein cannulation. Cannulation is a procedure of inserting a flexible tube (catheter) into ...

Management of recurrent deep vein thrombosis in thoracic outlet syndrome. A 53-year-old woman presents to the emergency room for right upper extremity deep vein thrombosis after rib resection and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In a meta-analysis of venous access techniques for implantation of cardiac implantable electronic devices, ...

Adipose tissue dysfunction is associated with inflammation, type 2 diabetes mellitus and vascular diseases. Visceral adipose tissue (VAT)-derived adipokines, which are released in the portal ...

A 45-year-old woman presented to her family doctor following a three-day history of acute-onset, progressive swelling and sensation of heaviness in her left upper extremity. In addition, she described ...

The charts of inpatients who underwent venous duplex scanning of the upper torso veins from January 2002 to December 2003 at the University of Southern California University Hospital, an urban ...