Subclavian thrombosis secondary to transvenous pacing wire

A case of subclavian vein thrombosis documented by angiography was treated with heparinization, elevation, and elastic support of the involved extremity to obtain fixation of the thrombus and allow collateralization to occur. Oral anticoagulation was continued for six weeks. No symptoms of recurrenc...

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Published in:	Southern medical journal (Birmingham, Ala.) Vol. 73; no. 11; p. 1547
Main Authors:	Rubio, P A, Coan, J D, Farrell, E M, Berkman, N L
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-11-1980
Subjects:	Aged Heparin - therapeutic use Humans Male Pacemaker, Artificial - adverse effects Radiography Subclavian Vein - diagnostic imaging Thrombosis - drug therapy Thrombosis - etiology
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Summary:	A case of subclavian vein thrombosis documented by angiography was treated with heparinization, elevation, and elastic support of the involved extremity to obtain fixation of the thrombus and allow collateralization to occur. Oral anticoagulation was continued for six weeks. No symptoms of recurrence have been seen after one year of follow-up. Surgical intervention is rarely indicated since the recurrence rate is unacceptable.
ISSN:	0038-4348
DOI:	10.1097/00007611-198011000-00043