Catheter-directed thrombolysis in management of postpartum lower limb deep venous thrombosis – A case series

Catheter-directed thrombolysis in management of postpartum lower limb deep venous thrombosis – A case series

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a major health problem in pregnancy and postpartum period. Catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) is safe and effective in the management of symptomatic DVT. Value of CDT in postpartum DVT is not fully evaluated. We describe five patients presenting with acute iliofemoral...

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Main Authors: B.C. Srinivas, Soumya Patra, C.M. Nagesh, Babu Reddy, C.N. Manjunath
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-12-01
Series:Indian Heart Journal
Subjects:
Angioplasty
Catheter-directed thrombolysis
Deep vein thrombosis
Mechanical thromboaspiration
Postpartum
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0019483215003454

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