title: [Ultrasound-assisted, catheter-directed thrombolysis of acute pulmonary embolism via the subclavian vein: alternative access path].
abstract: Routinely, the femoral vein is used for access in ultrasound-assisted, catheter-directed thrombolysis (USAT). Presently described is a case of bilateral femoral venous occlusion caused by chronic thrombosis, successfully treated with USAT, using subclavian vein for access.
authors: Department of Cardiology, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey. veyselozgurbaris@yahoo.com.
authors: Veysel Özgür
authors: VÖ
authors: Barış
authors: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
authors: Evren
authors: E
authors: Özçınar
authors: Department of Cardiology, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
authors: Özgür Ulaş
authors: ÖU
authors: Özcan
authors: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
authors: Mustafa
authors: M
authors: Şırlak
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D000072226:Computed Tomography Angiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D013350:Subclavian Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional / Q000379:methods*