Thrombosis of the axillary and/or subclavian vein may be followed by a post-thrombotic syndrome. This can be described by the clinical signs and symptoms.
Subjective findings:
(1) discomfort at rest
(2) discomfort during specific activities
Subjective Findings
Grade
none
0
mild
1
moderate
2
severe
3
Objective findings:
(1) cyanosis
(2) limb swelling (based on measurement of the circumference relative to the opposite limb at the same point, unless bilateral)
(3) skin changes, including fibrosis and ulceration
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