Upper-extremity deep-vein thrombosis: thrombolytic therapy with anistrepalase.
case_report · Level V
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Anistreplase
- Axillary Vein
- Thrombosis