Common indications for the performance of upper extremity venous duplex imaging include, but are not limited to:
- Swelling
- Limb Pain
- Tenderness
- Documentation of a source for pulmonary embolism (PE)
- Status post venousinterventional procedure
- Symptoms of pulmonary embolism
- Shortness of breath with known lower or upper extremity venous thrombosis
- New upper extremity pain while on anticoagulation
- Before terminating anticoagulation therapy