Aeshah Salem Alsharidah

Aeshah Salem Alsharidah


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

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26 November 2025 in Clinics and Practice
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AAAeshah Salem Alsharidah
Aeshah Salem Alsharidah
AAAlya Ali Aljubran
Alya Ali Aljubran
MAMaha Alkharisi
Maha Alkharisi
TATaif Shahhad Alnafie
Taif Shahhad Alnafie
DADhai Almuteri
Dhai Almuteri
Abdullah AlmaqhawiAbdullah Almaqhawi
Abdullah Almaqhawi
Background/Objectives: Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) is a harmful complication of elective upper limb surgeries. Different strategies are employed to prevent this condition. The aim of the review is to quantify the effectiveness of various preventive interventions and investigate correlated factors that affect the incidence of UEDVT (upper extremity deep vein thrombosis). Methods: We performed a systematic search using the PubMed, EBSCO, Ovid, EMBASE, Cochrane, and Google Scholar databases. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs), prospective or retrospective cohort studies, or case–control studies were examined. We included adult patients over 18 years old undergoing elective upper limb surgery and receiving Prophylactic measures for Upper Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis. Results: After a literature search and quality assessment, 6 studies were included. All the studies were of good quality but significantly heterogeneous in terms of sample size, population size, treatment modalities, and baseline characteristics. In these studies, the reported incidence of symptomatic venous thromboembolism (VTE) varied widely, ranging from 0.41% to 13%. However, thromboprophylaxis did not have a significant impact on the rates of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Certain factors such as older age and trauma as the cause of surgery were identified as notable risk factors for symptomatic VTE. Conclusions: This systematic review highlights the complexity of preventing upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) following elective upper limb surgeries. The reported incidence of symptomatic VTE varies considerably across studies, and thromboprophylaxis was not associated with a significant reduction in its rates. The evidence is characterized by substantial heterogeneity in patient populations and surgical contexts. More research is needed to better understand the role of thromboprophylaxis in preventing DVT.