Upper limb arterial thromboembolism: a systematic review on incidence, risk factors, and prognosis, including a meta‐analysis of risk‐modifying drugs

ConclusionsAge, female sex, AF, hypertension, diabetes, myocardial infarction, heart failure and stroke are most common risk factors for thromboembolectomy of the upper limb. The availability of new OACs holds promise for reducing the risk of systemic thromboembolism, but specific data are still limited.
Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis - Category: Hematology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research