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Borzoee F, Sajedi Khanian M, Heshmati Far N, Alikhah L. Successful Treatment of Axillary-Subclavian Artery Thrombosis by Catheter-Based Thrombolytic Therapy: A Case Report. J Adv Med Biomed Res 2021; 29 (135) :246-250
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1- Dept. of Operating Room, School of Paramedics, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
2- Cardiovascular Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
3- Dept. of Nursing, School of Nursing, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran , nheshmatifar@yahoo.com
4- Heshmatie Hospital, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran.
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In this study, thrombolytic therapy is described and a case of left subclavian artery thrombosis with acute clinical symptoms is presented. The patient was an 82-year-old woman with the symptoms of axillary artery thrombosis. Catheter-directed thrombolysis was performed and thrombolytic medication was injected via a catheter. In addition, a low dose of heparin was infused intravenously. Following treatment, clinical symptoms were normal. The repeated angiography indicated a good blood flow to the left upper distal limb. Minimally invasive methods, such as catheter-based thrombolytic therapy may be a suitable alternative for patients with viable limb acute ischemia.

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✅ The repeated angiography indicated a good blood flow to the left upper distal limb. Minimally invasive methods, such as catheter-based thrombolytic therapy may be a suitable alternative for patients with viable limb acute ischemia.


Type of Study: Case Report Article | Subject: Health Improvement Strategies
Received: 2020/03/22 | Accepted: 2020/12/16 | Published: 2021/02/28

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