Low-dose intra-arterial streptokinase: benefit versus risk.
Twenty-six unselected patients presenting with acute arterial ischaemia of a limb were treated with low-dose intra-arterial streptokinase under the joint care of a radiologist and a vascular surgeon. The results are reported and complications described. It is suggested that co-operative radiological and surgical management is essential and a shortened protocol for the safer administration of the drug is suggested.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001027:Aortography; D005260:Female; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007261:Infusions, Intra-Arterial; D007511:Ischemia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013300:Streptokinase / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects
D013300:Streptokinase