Detection of arterial thrombosis after laser angioplasty by platelet scintigraphy.

Abstract

Indium-111-labelled platelet scintigraphy was performed in two patients after laser-assisted balloon angioplasty. Both patients demonstrated a significant 'hot spot' at the angioplasty site 24 h after successful recanalisation with laser and balloon. Clinically apparent thrombosis of the recanalised arteries occurred 5 and 6 days after angioplasty in both patients. Laser-assisted balloon angioplasty leads to significant platelet deposition over recanalised segments of the artery, which may result in arterial thrombosis, as evident from the reports presented. Indium-111-labelled platelet scintigraphy emphasises the extent of trauma caused by laser and balloon angioplasty to the arterial wall.

• Authors: S R Mohan, R J Hawker, A P Wolinski, R P Grimley
• Journal: European journal of nuclear medicine (Eur J Nucl Med) Vol. 16 Issue 12 Pg. 865-8 ( 1990) ISSN: 0340-6997 [Print] Germany
• PMID: 2209655 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Indium Radioisotopes

Topics

• Aged
• Angioplasty, Laser (adverse effects)
• Blood Platelets
• Female
• Femoral Artery
• Humans
• Indium Radioisotopes
• Middle Aged
• Popliteal Artery
• Radionuclide Imaging
• Thrombosis (diagnostic imaging, etiology)