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Effort Thrombosis |
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effort thrombosis,
an abnormal condition in which a clot develops within the subclavian or axillary vein following strenuous exercise. The condition is accompanied by pain, edema, and skin discoloration in the shoulder and upper arm. Also called Paget-Schroetter's syndrome, Paget-von Schroetter's syndrome. Effort Thrombosis A blood clot that forms within a vessel—e.g., an axillary vein—of a muscle group which was subjected to strenuous exercise. Effort thrombosis may also occur in thoracic outlet syndrome
effort thrombosis Paget-Schroetter syndrome A blood clot that forms within a vessel–eg axillary vein of a muscle group–which was subjected to strenuous exercise; ET may also occur in thoracic outlet syndrome, see there Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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