Trombosis venosa profunda de miembros superiores. Factores de riesgo, evolución y síndrome postrombótico

Most of upper limb deep venous thrombosis are associated to the use of intravenous catheters. Echography is the primary diagnostic technique. At the time of the diagnosis, patients tend to show elevation in D-dimers levels. Evolution toward posthrombotic syndrome is frequent; this syndrome does not use to be serious but indeed influences the quality of life of patients.