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

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common and potentially deadly form of venous
thromboembolic disease. It is the third most common cause of cardiovascular death and is …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE), including pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep venous
thrombosis (DVT), is a common and severe complication of critical illness. Although well …

The guideline group was selected to be representative of UK-based medical experts. The
writing group met and communicated by email. The guideline was reviewed by a …

Central venous catheters (CVC) have revolutionized the care of patients requiring long-term
venous access. With increasing use of CVCs, the incidence of catheter-related thrombosis …

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Background Although common, little is known about factors associated with peripherally
inserted central catheter-related deep vein thrombosis (PICC-DVT). To better guide …

Patients who have a first episode of venous thromboembolism (VTE) have an elevated risk
of a recurrent episode, and this necessitates secondary prophylaxis. Anticoagulant therapy …

Background Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) arises with an incidence of about 1 per 1000
persons per year; 4–10% of all DVTs are located in an upper extremity (DVT-UE). DVT-UE …

Purpose To assess device and procedural safety and technical success associated with the
use of the AngioVac System to remove vascular thrombi and cardiac masses. Materials and …