Embolization of cardiac mural thrombus: complication of intraarterial fibrinolysis.
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.
Paulson
E K
EK
Department of Radiology, University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City 84132.
Miller
F J
FJ
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*
D014568:Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator