“Effort Thrombosis” of the subclavian vein associated with oral contraceptives

• Published in: Annals of emergency medicine Vol. 10; no. 11; pp. 596 - 599
• Main Authors: Stricker, Stephen J., Sowers, Dilek K., Sowers, James R., Sirridge, Marjorie S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Mosby, Inc 01.01.1981
• Subjects: Adult; Contraceptives, Oral - adverse effects; Contraceptives, Oral, Combined - adverse effects; Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic - adverse effects; effort thrombosis; Female; Humans; Mestranol - adverse effects; Norethindrone - adverse effects; oral contraceptives complications; Physical Exertion; Radiography; Smoking; Subclavian Vein - diagnostic imaging; Thrombosis - chemically induced; Thrombosis - diagnostic imaging; thrombosis “effort,” subclavian vein; oral contraceptives complications; thrombosis “effort,” subclavian vein; effort thrombosis; Hemic System; Oral Contraceptives > side effects; Biology; Contraception; Contraceptive Methods > side effects; Family Planning; Research Methodology; Thrombosis; Embolism; Cerebrovascular Effects; Diseases; Studies; Treatment; Hematological Effects; Vascular Diseases; Case Studies; Blood Coagulation Effects; Physiology; Thromboembolism; Smoking
• ISSN: 0196-0644; 1097-6760
• DOI: 10.1016/S0196-0644(81)80201-6

We report a case of “effort thrombosis” of the subclavian vein in a 33-year-old woman with several thrombotic risk factors, including the use of oral contraceptives. The signs and symptoms associated with this syndrome, as well as concepts concerning diagnostic techniques and management, are discussed.