Abstract
Conventional absolute contraindications to catheter-directed thrombolysis include active or recent hemorrhage and the presence of local vascular infection, both of which increase the risk of procedure-related complications such as bleeding and systemic sepsis. For this reason, lytic therapy of arterial thromboembolism under these circumstances is generally precluded. Herein, we describe a unique case of safe catheter-directed lysis of an acutely thrombosed iliac artery following covered stent placement for treatment of an actively bleeding infected pseudoaneurysm. Our management approach is discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 264053 |
Journal | International Journal of Vascular Medicine |
Volume | 2011 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2011 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine