Some clinical problems in patients undergoing thrombolytic therapy.
A total of 25 patients (7 with arterial occlusion and 18 with venous thrombosis) were treated with streptokinase for 72 hours, followed by heparin for 24 hours. The clinical problems, complications and results obtained are discussed. Within the limits imposed by the study, it is concluded that streptokinase offers safe and effective therapy for early iliofemoral venous thrombosis.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D013300:Streptokinase / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000188:drug therapy*
D006493:Heparin; D013300:Streptokinase