Journal of Vascular Medicine & Surgery

Suman M Wasan

Publications

• Research Article
  The Incidence of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Symptomatic Pulmonary Embolism after Line Removal: A Retrospective Analysis
  Author(s): Suman M Wasan, Omar L Esponda, Natalie Feland, Julia L Mathew and Winter J SmithSuman M Wasan, Omar L Esponda, Natalie Feland, Julia L Mathew and Winter J Smith
  
  Background: To date, there are no recommendations regarding the timing of removal of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) in the presence of confirmed upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT).Objective: We aimed to determine the incidence of symptomatic pulmonary embolism (PE) post line removal in patients with PICC-associated UEDVT according to treatment strategy.Patients/Methods: We conducted a retrospective study in adult patients who received a PICC with documented UEDVT or superficial thrombosis (UESVT) by vascular ultrasound. Patients’ demographic characteristics, co-morbid diseases, medications, ultrasound findings, treatment strategy for UEDVT/SVT and occurrence of symptomatic PE after PICC removal was documented.Results: 124 patients had PICC-associated UEDVT or UESVT; 69.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-6925.1000345

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