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Paget-Schroetter syndrome

Original Contribution
09/02/2015
The preponderance of existing literature for the treatment of Paget-Schroetter syndrome (PSS) advocates clot lysis followed by thoracic outlet decompression. We postulate that long-term anticoagulation has equal outcomes to more invasive and...
The preponderance of existing literature for the treatment of Paget-Schroetter syndrome (PSS) advocates clot lysis followed by thoracic outlet decompression. We postulate that long-term anticoagulation has equal outcomes to more invasive and...
The preponderance of existing...
09/02/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
08/04/2010

Ross Milner, MD

Ross Milner, MD
Upper-limb deep venous thrombosis (DVT), Paget-Schroetter syndrome, or effort thrombosis, is a problem that is commonly misdiagnosed and improperly treated. The authors present a straightforward case of upper-limb DVT that appropriately...
Upper-limb deep venous thrombosis (DVT), Paget-Schroetter syndrome, or effort thrombosis, is a problem that is commonly misdiagnosed and improperly treated. The authors present a straightforward case of upper-limb DVT that appropriately...
Upper-limb deep venous...
08/04/2010
Vascular Disease Management
Case Report
08/04/2010

Ankur Thapar, MD

Ankur Thapar, MD
Spontaneous upper limb deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is associated with exercise and occurs in young healthy individuals. Underlying anatomical abnormalities are often found, causing compression of the subclavian vein.
Spontaneous upper limb deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is associated with exercise and occurs in young healthy individuals. Underlying anatomical abnormalities are often found, causing compression of the subclavian vein.
Spontaneous upper limb deep...
08/04/2010
Vascular Disease Management