Subclavian DVT An Occlusive Thrombus in the Subclavian Vein Estimated reading: 1 minute 33 views Contributors Clinical History A 69-year old male presented with a sudden onset of pain and swelling of his left upper limb after a recent insertion of a pacemaker device. A vascular ultrasound was requested to examine his upper limb veins for deep venous thrombosis (DVT). Case Description Ultrasound using a multifrequency linear transducer set at 8 MHz revealed an occlusive thrombus in the entire left subclavian vein adjacent to the pacemaker. Diagnosis/ Discussion/ Treatment/ Follow Up The result was urgently sent to the referring clinician who commenced the patient on the appropriate anticoagulation therapy. Sonograms B-mode ultrasound showing an occlusive thrombus in the left subclavian vein Colour Doppler imaging showing an absence of flow signal in the subclavian vein Colour Doppler imaging showing an absence of flow signal in the subclavian vein Colour Doppler imaging showing an absence of flow signal in the subclavian vein An Occlusive Thrombus in the Subclavian Vein - Previous Subclavian DVT Next - An Occlusive Thrombus in the Subclavian Vein Subclavian DVT Published on: October 9, 2024
