Course:
Case Studies
Sub Category:
Vascular Imaging
Case Study:
Subclavian-axillary Vein Thrombosis
Case Study Description:
Audience: All practitioners of ultrasound or anyone interested in learning about subclavian-axillary vein thrombosis.
Prerequisites: None
This learning exercise provides clinical information regarding a primary subclavian-axillary vein thrombosis. By reviewing the medical history and test results of several diagnostic modalities, the characteristics of this pathology are examined.
Learning Objectives
Following the review of this information as well as the discussion provided in the library the learner will be able to:
*Identify risk factors, etiology, and occurrence rates of upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
*Distinguish specificity and sensitivity of the sonographic examination in the diagnosis of DVT.
*Compare different vascular imaging modalities to the "gold standard" or venography.
*Differentiate and compare symptomology of upper and lower extremity DVT.
*Describe the venous anatomy of the upper extremity.
Author:
Philips Healthcare
About the author:
Philips Healthcare is a global leader in diagnostic imaging systems, healthcare information technology solutions, and patient monitoring and cardiac devices. Philips also provides customer services such as financing, consultancy, maintenance and repair.
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