Prolonged heparin therapy for occlusive intracoronary thrombus.
The presence of intracoronary thrombus is associated with increased complications during coronary angioplasty. Such thrombus may also mimic the appearance of a critical stenosis. We report a case of nearly occlusive intracoronary thrombus which resolved after prolonged heparin therapy, revealing only a minimal underlying stenosis. The recognition and treatment of this entity is discussed.
Kolansky
D M
DM
Cardiovascular Division, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104.
Shapiro
T A
TA
Laskey
W K
WK
D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003328:Coronary Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D006493:Heparin