title: Rapid resolution of massive pulmonary embolism due to streptokinase therapy: documented by ventilation/perfusion imaging.
abstract: A case of massive pulmonary embolism is presented, with dramatic complete resolution within 36 hours due to anticoagulant and lytic therapy, documented by perfusion scintigraphy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Langer
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Velchik
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012119:Respiration; D013300:Streptokinase / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D006493:Heparin; D013300:Streptokinase