title: Rapid thrombolysis and preservation of valvular venous function in high deep vein thrombosis. A comparative study between streptokinase and heparin therapy.
abstract: The results of streptokinase and heparin treatment are compared in a 4-year prospective study with special reference to preservation of high valvular venous function. An objective assessment was based upon phlebographic examinations before, during and 1-2 months after therapy. Complete lysis was demonstrated in 44% of high thromboses treated with streptokinase and in 6% treated with heparin. Retrograde phlebography revealed normal function of the proximal femoral valves in 92% of streptokinase-treated high thromboses, compared with 13% of those treated with heparin. These phlebographic results were considered to be a valid prognostic indicator of the eventual development of the postthrombotic syndrome. Allergic reactions were seen in 39% and minor haemorrhagic complications in 18% of the streptokinase-treated cases. The therapeutic benefit of streptokinase therapy in this study was found to outweigh any disadvantages incurred by observed complications.
mesh_terms: D004341:Drug Evaluation; D005260:Female; D005268:Femoral Vein / Q000503:physiopathology; D005338:Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products / Q000032:analysis; D005340:Fibrinogen / Q000032:analysis; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007084:Iliac Vein / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010991:Plethysmography; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013300:Streptokinase / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D013997:Time Factors; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D005338:Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products; D005340:Fibrinogen; D006493:Heparin; D013300:Streptokinase