Catheter-directed clot fragmentation using the Cleaner™ device in a patient presenting with massive pulmonary embolism. uri icon

Overview

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.

publication date

  • February 1, 2014

Research

keywords

  • Catheterization, Swan-Ganz
  • Mechanical Thrombolysis
  • Pulmonary Embolism

Identity

PubMed Central ID

  • PMC4037251

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 84896455683

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.3941/jrcr.v8i2.1455

PubMed ID

  • 24967017

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 8

issue

  • 2