Catheter-Induced Thrombosis of the Superior Vena Cava
Joint Authors
Becuzzi, Lucia
Magni, Lucia
Venturini, Elio
Source
Case Reports in Vascular Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-11-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
There has been an increase in the use of central venous catheters (CVCs) in clinical practice.
One of the most dangerous complications associated with their use is symptomatic or asymptomatic thrombosis (T), sometimes associated with superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome, resulting from impaired venous drainage.
The right heart clots can induce an increased risk of mortality due the potential pulmonary embolism (PE).
We report a case of asymptomatic 83-year-old woman in whom the thrombosis was detected after an echocardiogram.
Echocardiography demonstrated a cardiac mass, and the T was confirmed by (magnetic resonance imaging) MRI.
The clinical scenario, a high index of suspicion and routine use of echocardiogram in patients with CVC, can lead to a correct diagnosis, preventing dangerous complications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Venturini, Elio& Becuzzi, Lucia& Magni, Lucia. 2012. Catheter-Induced Thrombosis of the Superior Vena Cava. Case Reports in Vascular Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Venturini, Elio…[et al.]. Catheter-Induced Thrombosis of the Superior Vena Cava. Case Reports in Vascular Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Venturini, Elio& Becuzzi, Lucia& Magni, Lucia. Catheter-Induced Thrombosis of the Superior Vena Cava. Case Reports in Vascular Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-474005
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-474005