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Urokinase therapy for a central venous catheter thrombus
Author(s) -
Suarez Carlos R.,
Ow E. Phillip,
Lambert George H.,
Anderson Craig L.,
Purewal Navtej S.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
american journal of hematology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.456
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1096-8652
pISSN - 0361-8609
DOI - 10.1002/ajh.2830310411
Subject(s) - urokinase , medicine , thrombus , complication , intracardiac injection , catheter , central venous catheter , surgery , anesthesia , cardiology
A 670 g premature infant is described in whom an intracardiac thrombus was documented. This thrombus formation probably resulted as a complication of an indwelling right atrial catheter. Thrombolytic therapy with urokinase was instituted, resulting in total and rapid dissolution. No hemorrhagic complications resulted. We believe that this particular thrombolytic therapy is safe and effective and should be considered when facing this particular complication.