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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedChopra V, Ratz D, Kuhn L
Peripherally inserted central catheter-related deep vein thrombosis: contemporary patterns and predictors.
This study was designed to determine patient, provider, and device outcome of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) associated with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs). Larger PICC gauge, especially in the use of recently diagnosed cancer patients, increases the likelihood of DVT.
AHRQ-funded; HS022835
Citation: Chopra V, Ratz D, Kuhn L .
Peripherally inserted central catheter-related deep vein thrombosis: contemporary patterns and predictors.
J Thromb Haemost 2014 Jun;12(6):847-54. doi: 10.1111/jth.12549..
Keywords: Adverse Events, Blood Clots, Patient Safety, Risk