PURPOSE We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of ultrasonography (US)-accelerated catheter-directed thrombolysis for the treatment of deep venous thrombosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 26 patients with deep venous thrombosis were prospectively selected for thrombolysis. Overall, 80.8% of the occlusions were in the lower extremities, and 19.2% were in the upper extremities. U...

ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to compare the outcomes PCDT+CDT vs. CDT alone for treatment acute iliofemoral DVT, summarizing clinical experience, safety outcomes, and short-term long-term efficacy.MethodsThis a four-year retrospective, case-controlled study. A total 95 consecutive symptomatic DVT patients with symptoms ≤ 7 days in duration involving iliac and/or common femoral under...

Pregnancy-associated high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) is among the most frequent causes of maternal mortality in Western world, by causing hemodynamic instability and circulatory failure through a large thrombotic obstruction. The very challenging management these dramatic situations comprises need to quickly select therapy reperfusion or replacement, while taking into account both fetal risks...

Catheter directed thrombolysis (CDT) has been approved by national institute of clinical excellence (NICE) in June, 2012 according to certain criteria for proximal and extensive deep venous thrombosis (DVT). This procedure entitles medical thrombolysis in addition to endovascular thrombectomy which would help in prevention of long-term consequences of post thrombotic syndrome. The introduction ...

INTRODUCTION Acute lower limb ischemia results from thrombosis or embolization of diseased native artery or previously implanted bypass graft. When this occurs, several options are available to restore blood flow: catheter-directed thrombolysis, mechanical thrombectomy or open surgery. Fundamental reasons to apply percutaneous interventions are avoiding open procedures in high risk patients, an...