412 Vascular Medicine 23 (4) and fluids flow into the catheter, blood cannot be drawn
backwards out of the catheter because the clot creates a one-way valve. As the clot …

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

OBJECTIVE: Catheter-associated upper extremity deep venous thrombosis (CAUEDVT) is
well known; however, resolution rates and factors affecting resolution of CAUEDVT are not …

Background Few studies have investigated the treatment and the outcomes of patients with
catheter-related thrombosis (CRT). Methods The RIETE registry (Registro Informatizado de …

Abstract Learning Objectives After completing this course, the reader will be able to:
Describe the mechanism of thrombosis in CVCs. Explain the symptoms, signs, and sequelae …

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

Symptomatic thromboembolic complications of central venous catheters (CVCs) occur in 5%
or less of general oncology patients. Asymptomatic CVC-related thrombi are more common …

Background To determine the relative likelihood of upper limb venous thrombosis (ULVT) in
patients with peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) versus central venous catheter …

PURPOSE: Anticoagulant prophylaxis in patients with central venous catheters is
controversial. We performed a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of anticoagulant …

Discussion Thrombotic occlusion of central venous catheters can occur from the formation of
a fibrin sheath around the catheter tip, a blood clot inside the catheter lumen, a partial or …