Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is one of the most important complications after Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) insertion. This study goals are to understand when and why DVT develops.
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is one of the most important complications after Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) insertion. This study goals are to understand when and why DVT develops. Patients will be studied with ultrasound for 4 weeks after PICC insertion, one visit a week. The final outcome of PICCs will be collected.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
400
IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Pavia
Pavia, PV, Italy
RECRUITINGEarly Deep Vein Thrombosis incidence assessed with weekly ultrasound examination
Time frame: 4 weeks
Factors which may be correlated to Deep Vein Thrombosis development: obesity (Body Mass Index)
Body Mass Index (kg/m\^2)
Time frame: 4 weeks
Factors which may be correlated to Deep Vein Thrombosis development: cancer
Cancer yes/no
Time frame: 4 weeks
Factors which may be correlated to Deep Vein Thrombosis development: previous Deep Vein Thrombosis
Previous Deep Vein Thrombosis yes/no
Time frame: 4 weeks
Factors which may be correlated to Deep Vein Thrombosis development: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia yes/no
Time frame: 4 weeks
Overall Deep Vein Thrombosis incidence
Number of patients with Deep Vein Thrombosis/total number of patients
Time frame: 6 months
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