| Literature DB >> 24967017 |
I Barjaktarevic1, O Friedman1, C Ishak2, A K Sista2.
Abstract
Massive pulmonary embolism not amenable to systemic thrombolysis is a therapeutic challenge. Catheter directed clot fragmentation and thrombolysis have been efficacious in this setting. We describe successfully treating a massive pulmonary embolism with catheter-directed thrombolysis and clot fragmentation using local tPA, aspiration, and the Cleaner™ device in a patient with an absolute contraindication to systemic thrombolysis.Entities:
Keywords: Cleaner™ device; Pulmonary embolism; catheter-directed thrombolysis; clot fragmentation
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24967017 PMCID: PMC4037251 DOI: 10.3941/jrcr.v8i2.1455
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Radiol Case Rep ISSN: 1943-0922