Left Hemibody Swelling in an HIV-Positive Patient with Congenital Heart Disease. (17th April 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Boattini, Matteo; Almeida, André; Moura, Rita Barata; Rico, Miguel Toscano
• Other Names: Huang P.-H. Academic Editor.; Iyisoy A. Academic Editor.; Masotti L. Academic Editor.; Saour J. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in vascular medicine. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-04-17
• Subjects: Peripheral vascular diseases -- Periodicals; 616.13005
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/569095
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6986

Abstract

Abstract : We report the case of a 50-year-old HIV-positive woman with a congenital cyanotic heart disease who developed left axillary, subclavian, and brachiocephalic vein thrombosis and left lower aortopulmonary collateral arterial thrombosis, presenting as left hemibody swelling. We also briefly overview the literature regarding upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT). Given the absence of other risk factors, it was our firm believe that our patient's UEDVT was due to a hypercoagulable state associated with congestive heart failure (CHF) and HIV infection.