Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis: An intensivist’s perspective

Table 1 Risk factors for developing upper extremity deep vein thrombosis

Risk factors
Central venous catheters/dialysis catheters
Implantable cardiac rhythm devices
Personal or family history of thrombosis and thrombophilia
Surgery or trauma of the arm
Immobilization of the arm
Pregnancy
Use of oral contraceptive
Malignancy
Post-operative e.g., esophagectomy, retrosternal reconstruction