Open AccessCatheter directed pulmonary artery thrombolysis in a Covid-19 positive patient with massive pulmonary embolism
Author(s) -
Arvin Rajadurai,
Zulkifli Zaki Abdul Ghani,
Kar Seng Eng,
Emy Saera Rosnani
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of cardiovascular, neurovascular and stroke
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2600-7800
DOI - 10.32896/cvns.v2n2.55-58
Subject(s) - medicine , thrombolysis , catheter , pulmonary embolism , complication , covid-19 , pulmonary artery , surgery , intensive care medicine , cardiology , myocardial infarction , disease , infectious disease (medical specialty)
Thromboembolic complications are common complications amongst cases of COVID-19 worldwide. This occurrence has seen a key role of endovascular treatment in managing this potentially fatal complication. Endovascular thrombectomy or catheter directed thrombolysis is a fast and effective method for treatment of pulmonary embolisms, especially in the setting of a pandemic. However, good workflow and safety measures should be strictly adhered to ensure a favorable outcome of patients and ensure safety of treating personnel.