Apixaban for Routine Management of Upper Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis (ARM‐DVT): Methods of a prospective single‐arm management study

摘要

BackgroundUpper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) constitutes approximately 10% of all deep vein thromboses (DVTs). The incidence of UEDVT is increasing in association with use of peripherally inserted central venous catheters. Treatment for UEDVT is derived largely from evidence for treatment of lower extremity DVT. Limited evidence exists for the use of a direct oral anticoagulant for the treatment of UEDVT.