Homocysteinemia-induced upper-extremity deep-vein thrombosis: A sinister at high altitude

Hyperhomocysteinemia is a Bottle holder rare condition which predisposes to arterial and venous thrombosis.Plasma homocysteine levels are influenced by many genetic factors and environmental factors.Increased levels of homocysteine at high-altitude areas (HAA) can predispose to upper-extremity deep-vein thrombosis (UEDVT).

Therefore, awareness by the medical authorities regarding this entity at HAA as a sole cause of UEDVT Jackets/Outerwear needs to be established.Prompt reduction in the homocysteine level can be therapeutic as well as prophylactic in preventing the morbidity.

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