Arterial embolism and fibrinolysis. A case report.
Medicinal lysis with an intra-arterial streptokinase infusion was used in a patient who had suffered multiple embolic occlusions 2 weeks after a myocardial infarction. The good outcome, as verified by arteriography, and the experience of other groups, makes it clear that there is a specific place for this therapy in such patients. Concomitant arterial stenosis should be treated by transluminal angioplasty to prevent re-thrombosis.
D001158:Arteries; D004617:Embolism / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D005263:Femoral Artery; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery; D007261:Infusions, Intra-Arterial; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000150:complications; D013300:Streptokinase / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D013300:Streptokinase