Low-dose streptokinase therapy for subclavian vein thrombosis.
We have described the use of low-dose local infusion of streptokinase to treat subclavian vein thrombosis in a 30-year-old woman. Streptokinase was infused at 5,000 units per hour for three days, resulting in complete resolution of the thrombus.
D000328:Adult; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D011247:Pregnancy; D011250:Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic; D013300:Streptokinase / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D013350:Subclavian Vein; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000188:drug therapy*
D013300:Streptokinase