Upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis and paralysis: A case report

• DOI: 10.1053/apmr.2003.50033
• Publication Date: 2003-03-13T20:54:55Z
• Authors: Mrugeshkumar K. Shah; Randie M. Black-S...
• Keywords: Adult; Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations; Venous Thrombosis; Heparin; Headache; Hemiplegia; 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Arm; Humans; Female; Blood Coagulation Tests; Intracranial Hemorrhages; Ultrasonography

Upper-extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) has been understudied in the rehabilitation population. Patients undergoing rehabilitation often have many risk factors that predispose them to DVT. It is important to recognize upper-extremity DVT, because recent studies have shown it to pose a significant risk for pulmonary embolus and death. This is the first reported association of an upper-extremity DVT with paralysis.