Delayed resolution of obstructing thrombus following acute closure.
A case of acute thrombotic closure following percutaneous coronary angioplasty demonstrating delayed clearance of obstructing thrombus is reported. Although common in other clinical scenarios this has not been reported following coronary angioplasty.
Marshall
J
J
Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Philadelphia Heart Institute, Presbyterian Medical Center, Pennsylvania.
Mercuro
J
J
Ogilby
J D
JD
Untereker
W J
WJ
D000328:Adult; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003328:Coronary Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy; D013997:Time Factors
D006493:Heparin