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Use of Ultrasound-Assisted, Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis in a Patient With High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism.
- Source :
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Texas Heart Institute journal [Tex Heart Inst J] 2024 Feb 06; Vol. 51 (1). - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- High-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) is a complex clinical entity associated with high mortality rates. Ultrasound-assisted, catheter-directed thrombolysis, typically used for intermediate-risk PE, may be a viable treatment approach for high-risk PE, particularly in patients at increased risk for major bleeding. This report describes a case in which ultrasound-assisted, catheter-directed thrombolysis was successfully used to treat high-risk PE in a female patient with extensive peritoneal metastases from gastric adenocarcinoma. Other examples from the literature, in which ultrasound-assisted, catheter-directed thrombolysis was used to treat high-risk PE, are also provided.<br /> (© 2024 The Authors. Published by The Texas Heart Institute®.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1526-6702
- Volume :
- 51
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Texas Heart Institute journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38317350
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.14503/THIJ-23-8235