To identify patient-related risk factors for venous thrombosis in patients with central venous
catheters (CVC) or peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC). We performed a …

Catheter-related thrombosis is a relatively common complication of central venous catheter
insertion. Central venous catheter use is ubiquitous in the critical care setting and often in …

Essentials• How best to quantify thrombosis risk with peripherally inserted central catheters
(PICC) is unknown.• Data from a registry were used to develop the Michigan Risk Score …

Thrombosis related to central venous catheters is often underappreciated and
misdiagnosed, despite its incidence and impact on patient morbidity and mortality. The …

To evaluate the risk factors associated with an increased risk of symptomatic peripherally
inserted central venous catheter (PICC)-related venous thrombosis. Retrospective analyses …

Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) can be fatal if not treated promptly, and
individual studies have reported wide variability in rates of VTE associated with peripherally …

Background Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are associated with an
increased risk of venous thromboembolism. However, the size of this risk relative to that …

Background: Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) are common venous access
devices. Clinical conditions and therapies that increase the risk of PICC-associated …

Catheter-related central venous thrombosis is a serious complication in patients who need
long-term venous access. Though scientific data and clinical experience are steadily …

Central venous catheters (CVCs) are frequently used in patients for a variety of indications
such as cancer treatment, diagnostic monitoring, parenteral nutrition, hemodialysis, cardiac …