title: Embolization of cardiac mural thrombus: complication of intraarterial fibrinolysis.
abstract: A case of embolization of cardiac mural thrombus during intraarterial infusion of urokinase is reported. The mechanism of embolization is believed to be secondary to a systemic fibrinolytic effect induced by urokinase.
authors: Department of Radiology, University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City 84132.
authors: E K
authors: EK
authors: Paulson
authors: F J
authors: FJ
authors: Miller
mesh_terms: D004617:Embolism / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007261:Infusions, Intra-Arterial; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D014568:Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D014568:Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator