Clinical applications of thrombolytic therapy for arterial and graft occlusion

Catheter-directed thrombolysis and intraoperative intra-arterial thrombolysis are important adjuncts to how we care for patients with acute arterial and bypass graft occlusions. Of importance is that intra-arterial thrombolysis not to be thought of as a competitor to operative revascularization, but...

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Published in:	The Surgical clinics of North America Vol. 78; no. 4; p. 647
Main Authors:	Malone, M D, Barber, L, Comerota, A J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-08-1998
Subjects:	Arterial Occlusive Diseases - therapy Blood Vessel Prosthesis Humans Intermittent Claudication - therapy Intraoperative Complications - therapy Myocardial Ischemia - therapy Prosthesis Failure Thrombolytic Therapy - methods Thrombosis - therapy
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Summary:	Catheter-directed thrombolysis and intraoperative intra-arterial thrombolysis are important adjuncts to how we care for patients with acute arterial and bypass graft occlusions. Of importance is that intra-arterial thrombolysis not to be thought of as a competitor to operative revascularization, but rather as an adjunct to what can be accomplished, which enables the responsible physician to offer the best care for these patients.
ISSN:	0039-6109
DOI:	10.1016/S0039-6109(05)70339-X