Risk Factors and Clinical Outcomes of Upper Extremity Deep-Vein Thrombosis in Critically Ill Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Hasan M. Al-Dorzi, Rand S. Alawam, Hend M. Almarshad, Ruba R. Alrubayan, Sara S. Yaqoub, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences College of Medicine, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center and Intensive Care Department, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Saudi Arabia , King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences College of Medicine, Saudi Arabia

Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis

Published online on May 08, 2026

Abstract

Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis, Volume 32, January-December 2026.
BackgroundUpper extremity deep-vein thrombosis (UEDVT) is often under-recognized and perceived as less consequential than lower extremity DVT. This study evaluated the risk factors and outcomes of critically ill patients with UEDVT.MethodsWe evaluated ...