Combined thrombolysis with low-dose streptokinase and angioplasty in the treatment of renal artery occlusion.
A case of acute renal artery thrombosis superimposed on a stenotic atheromatous lesion treated with low-dose streptokinase thrombolysis and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty is presented. Renal function was promptly improved. This combined approach is recommended in selected elderly and seriously ill patients.
D000368:Aged; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012077:Renal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012078:Renal Artery Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D013300:Streptokinase / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*
D013300:Streptokinase