| Literature DB >> 1797897 |
J C García-Rubira1, V López, J Rojas, J T García-Martínez, J M Cruz.
Abstract
Puncture of a femoral artery for left heart catheterization is considered a relative contraindication for thrombolytic therapy for some days. We treated 9 patients with systemic thrombolysis who had undergone left heart catheterization in the previous hours. Four patients developed a large hematoma, but only 1 required transfusion. We suggest that thrombolytic therapy can be administered soon after left heart catheterization by the femoral approach, provided that continuous care can be taken over the puncture site.Entities:
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Year: 1991 PMID: 1797897 DOI: 10.1007/BF01690777
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Intensive Care Med ISSN: 0342-4642 Impact factor: 17.440