Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2016; 44(7): 590-592 | DOI: 10.5543/tkda.2016.66178
Ultrasound-assisted, catheter-directed thrombolysis of acute pulmonary embolism via the subclavian vein: alternative access path
Veysel Özgür Barış1, Evren Özçınar2, Özgür Ulaş Özcan1, Mustafa Şırlak21Ankara University School Of Medicine, Department Of Cardiology
2Ankara University School Of Medicine, Department Of Cardiovascular Surgery
Routinely, the femoral vein is used for access in ultrasound-assisted, catheter-directed thrombolysis (USAT). Presently described is a case of bilateral femoral venous occlusion caused by chronic thrombosis, successfully treated with USAT, using subclavian vein for access.
Keywords: Acute pulmonary embolism, subclavien vein, ultrasound-assisted catheter-directed thrombolysis.
How to cite this article
Veysel Özgür Barış, Evren Özçınar, Özgür Ulaş Özcan, Mustafa Şırlak. Ultrasound-assisted, catheter-directed thrombolysis of acute pulmonary embolism via the subclavian vein: alternative access path. Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2016; 44(7): 590-592
Corresponding Author: Veysel Özgür Barış, Türkiye
Manuscript Language: Turkish