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Catheter-directed clot fragmentation using the Cleaner™ device in a patient presenting with massive pulmonary embolism.
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SUBMITTER: Barjaktarevic I
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4037251 | biostudies-other | 2014 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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Catheter-directed clot fragmentation using the Cleaner™ device in a patient presenting with massive pulmonary embolism.
Journal of radiology case reports 20140201 2
Massive pulmonary embolism not amenable to systemic thrombolysis is a therapeutic challenge. Catheter directed clot fragmentation and thrombolysis have been efficacious in this setting. We describe successfully treating a massive pulmonary embolism with catheter-directed thrombolysis and clot fragmentation using local tPA, aspiration, and the Cleaner™ device in a patient with an absolute contraindication to systemic thrombolysis. ...[more]