Jugular vein thrombosis (JVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in one of the jugular veins. Although rare, when left untreated it can have life threatening consequences. Learn more here.

The internal jugular vein was the most common site of thrombosis. The presence of a central venous catheter was the only factor found to be a significant risk factor for an acute UTDVT (p = .03).

Internal Jugular, Subclavian, and Axillary Deep Venous Thrombosis and the Risk of Pulmonary Embolism Kevin M. Major; Sebina Bulic; Vincent L. Rowe; Kevin Patel; Fred A. Weaver Disclosures ...

Magnetic Resonance Venogram (MRV). Note the absence of the left sigmoid sinus, as well as the complete absence of the left internal jugular vein. The left transverse sinus is attenuated. Cerebral ...

Spontaneous internal jugular vein thrombosis is a rare vascular disorder. In the pre-antibiotic era this condition was a well-known complication of head and neck infection. 1 The leading cause at ...

A 36 year-old woman presented with headaches, seizures, and numbness affecting the right side of her body. Cerebral Venous Thrombosis. Magnetic Resonance Venogram (MRV). Note the absence of the left ...

Results of the ultrasound performed about two months into the mission revealed a suspected obstructive left internal jugular venous thrombosis (blood clot) in one astronaut.

During routine ultrasound assessments, by the 50th day of their missions, seven crew members were found to have stagnant or reverse blood flow in their left internal jugular vein, a major blood ...