Upper-extremity deep-vein thrombosis: thrombolytic therapy with anistrepalase.

Abstract

A patient with primary axillary vein thrombosis was treated successfully in the emergency department with a single IV bolus of anistrepalase followed by continuous IV heparin. The patient's symptoms resolved quickly, and a repeat venogram 16 hours later showed near-complete resolution of the venous obstruction. We discuss briefly the role of thrombolytic therapy in the treatment of upper-extremity deep-vein thrombosis and the potential advantages of using anistrepalase.

• Authors: L A Pires, G Jay
• Journal: Annals of emergency medicine (Ann Emerg Med) Vol. 22 Issue 4 Pg. 748-50 (Apr 1993) ISSN: 0196-0644 [Print] United States
• PMID: 8457110 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Anistreplase
• Heparin

Topics

• Adult
• Anistreplase (therapeutic use)
• Axillary Vein (diagnostic imaging)
• Emergencies
• Heparin (therapeutic use)
• Humans
• Male
• Radiography
• Thrombosis (drug therapy)