title: Prolonged heparin therapy for occlusive intracoronary thrombus.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Cardiovascular Division, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Kolansky
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Shapiro
authors.forename: W K
authors.initials: WK
authors.lastname: Laskey
mesh_terms: D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003328:Coronary Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D006493:Heparin