Catheter-directed clot fragmentation using the Cleaner TM device in a patient presenting with massive pulmonary embolism

Authors

  • Igor Barjaktarevic
  • Oren Friedman
  • Charbel Ishak
  • Akhilesh Sista

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v8i2.1455

Keywords:

Pulmonary embolism, catheter-directed thrombolysis, clot fragmentation, CleanerTM device

Abstract

Massive pulmonary embolism not amenable to systemic thrombolysis is a therapeutic challenge. Catheter directed clot fragmentation and thrombolysis have been efficacious in this setting. We describe successfully treating a massive pulmonary embolism with catheter-directed thrombolysis and clot fragmentation using local tPA, aspiration, and the CleanerTM device in a patient with an absolute contraindication to systemic thrombolysis.
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Published

2014-02-22

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2014)

Section

Thoracic Radiology

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