Acute upper limb ischemia: case report of right axillary artery thrombosis

Authors

  • María Torres Pisciotti Universidad del Norte, Colombia
  • María Bula Beleño Universidad del Norte, Colombia
  • Sandra Terán Pacheco Universidad del Norte, Colombia
  • Valeria Márquez Gallego Universidad del Norte, Colombia
  • María Manzur Barbur Universidad el Rosario, Colombia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14482/sun.40.02.004.2556

Keywords:

Key words: Arterial ischemia, thrombosis, thromboembolectomy

Abstract

Introduction: Acute arterial ischemia of upper extremities is caused by an abrupt decrease in arterial flow. The incidence of this condition is approximately 1 to 3 cases per 100 000 individuals/year. The main causes are thrombotic or thromboembolic. For its diagnosis, it is important to evaluate the clinical manifestations and imaging findings by Doppler ultrasound, arteriography and/or angiotomography. The treatment will be defined by the limb viability according to Rutherford classification (1-5). 

Objective: Illustrate the diagnosis and management algorithms of arterial ischemia secondary to axillary thrombosis. 

Presentation of the case: We present a clinical case of thrombosis of the right axillary artery detected by arterial Doppler ultrasound and was treated with thromboembolectomy.  

Discussion and conclusion: Acute ischemia of the upper limbs can be produced by various etiologies, this should be suspected in patients that present the mnemotechnic “PRATT” (Pain, Pallor, Pulselessness, Paralysis, Poikilothermia and Paresthesia). The arterial Doppler is the most accessible tool as an initial study that can confirm the diagnosis and therefore, it enables directing the interventions which can benefit the patient such as surgical procedures and/or anticoagulation and secondary prevention. 

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Published

2024-05-20

Issue

Section

CLINICAL CASE REPORTS

How to Cite

Acute upper limb ischemia: case report of right axillary artery thrombosis. (2024). SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL SALUD UNINORTE, 40(2), 650-662. https://doi.org/10.14482/sun.40.02.004.2556

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