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Subclavian vein thrombosis
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Subclavian vein thrombosis

Contributors: Benjamin L. Mazer MD, MBA, Ryan Hoefen MD, PhD
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Synopsis

A blood clot occurring in the subclavian vein, which leads to the brachiocephalic vein and the heart. Thrombi occur more commonly in the right side. Symptoms are primarily pain and edema of the upper extremity, neck, and face. Pulmonary emboli are a life-threatening complication of subclavian vein thrombosis. Many cases are associated with use of a central venous catheter. Other predisposing factors include hypercoagulable disorders and malignancy. Paget-von Schroetter syndrome is a rare cause of subclavian vein thrombosis. It presents in young, healthy patients after exercise. It is caused by a narrow thoracic outlet. Treatment typically consists of anticoagulation, extremity elevation, and local heat application.

Codes

ICD10CM:
I82.B19 – Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified subclavian vein
I82.B29 – Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified subclavian vein

SNOMEDCT:
438647008 – Thrombosis of subclavian vein

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Last Updated:10/25/2015
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Subclavian vein thrombosis
A medical illustration showing key findings of Subclavian vein thrombosis : Arm pain, Cyanosis, Neck vein distension, Numbness, Vigorous exercise, Paresthesias, Upper extremity edema, Arm edema
Imaging Studies image of Subclavian vein thrombosis - imageId=7873041. Click to open in gallery.  caption: 'Color Doppler image with spectral  analysis demonstrates absence of flow within the right subclavian vein,  consistent with thrombosis.'
Color Doppler image with spectral analysis demonstrates absence of flow within the right subclavian vein, consistent with thrombosis.
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