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Imaging recommendation · Vascular

Upper extremity swelling, suspected DVT (catheter or effort)

Recommended: Upper Extremity Venous Doppler Ultrasound is the preferred imaging study for upper extremity swelling, suspected dvt (catheter or effort). Most associated with central lines.

Recommended study

Upper Extremity Venous Doppler Ultrasound

US No contrast Preferred Vascular EmergencyAcute inpatientOutpatient Reviewed

Most associated with central lines. Paget-Schroetter (effort thrombosis) in athletes — consider thoracic outlet imaging.

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