Ilaria Olivieri

Dr. Ilaria Olivieri


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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Andrea BoccatondaAndrea Boccatonda
Andrea Boccatonda
FVFabiana Di Vincenzo
Fabiana Di Vincenzo
IOIlaria Olivieri
Ilaria Olivieri
Damiano D'ArdesDamiano D'Ardes
Damiano D'Ardes
GLGianfranco Lessiani
Gianfranco Lessiani
CFClaudio Ferri
Claudio Ferri
Background: Internal jugular vein thrombosis (IJVT) is a rare but serious complication in hospitalized patients, often associated with central venous access devices (CVADs). The primary objective of the study was to analyze the clinical characteristics of patients with newly diagnosed IJVT, in particular to evaluate mortality, development of pulmonary embolism and incidence of bleeding at 30 days from diagnosis. Secondly, a sub-analysis was performed between patients with device-related and non-device-related thrombosis. Methods: Prospective study on adult inpatients diagnosed with IJVT from January to December 2024. Data on demographics, comorbidities, device use, laboratory values at diagnosis (D-dimer, platelet count, C-reactive protein (CRP), liver/renal function), treatment, and outcomes (mortality, pulmonary embolism, bleeding) were collected. Results: Thirty-one patients with IJVT were included. Mean age was 71.0 ± 13.2 years; 54.8% female; 35.5% had CVADs (central venous catheter (CVC) 36.4%, midlines 36.4%, peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) 27.2%). Device-associated IJVT patients exhibited lower D-dimer (2.1 ± 0.5 vs. 3.6 ± 0.8 µg/mL; p = 0.018), higher platelet counts (249.0 ± 86.7 vs. 184.3 ± 53.6 × 109/L; p = 0.044), and elevated CRP (12.5 ± 9.2 vs. 5.1 ± 5.6 mg/L; p = 0.033). Overall mortality was 16.1%; pulmonary embolism occurred in 16.1% and bleeding in 6.5%. CVAD use was not independently associated with adverse outcomes. Conclusions: IJVT presents with distinct biomarker profiles when associated with CVADs, characterized by lower systemic fibrinolysis and heightened inflammation. Recognition of these differences may refine diagnostic thresholds and guide prophylactic strategies. Larger prospective studies are warranted.