Deep vein thrombosis classification scheme
Editors-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. Associate Editor-In-Chief: Ujjwal Rastogi, MBBS [1]
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Overview
DVT is divided on the the basis of site of occlusion:
- Upper extremity DVT: DVT of upper limb.
- Lower extremity DVT: DVT of lower limb. DVT of the lower extremity is subdivided into two categories:
- Proximal vein thrombosis, in which thrombosis involves the popliteal, femoral, or iliac veins
- Distal (calf) vein thrombosis, in which thrombi remain confined to the deep calf veins.
Proximal vein thrombosis
Clinically proximal vein thrombosis is of greater importance as it is more commonly associated with serious, chronic diseases like:
- Active cancer.
- Congestive heart failure.
- Old age (greater than 75 years).
- Respiratory insufficiency.