Open AccessCatheter-directed thrombolysis for in situ pulmonary artery thrombosis in children
Author(s) -
Evyatar Hubara,
Sharon Borik,
Gili Kenet,
David Mishaly,
Amir Vardi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
annals of pediatric cardiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.292
H-Index - 19
eISSN - 0974-2069
pISSN - 0974-5149
DOI - 10.4103/apc.apc_162_20
Subject(s) - medicine , thrombolysis , catheter , cardiology , thrombosis , pulmonary artery , radiology , myocardial infarction
In situ pulmonary artery thrombosis (ISPAT) is a unique form of pulmonary embolism characterized by local formation of thrombus in the pulmonary arteries. We present here a baby with hypoplastic left heart syndrome who developed ISPAT after Glenn surgery. The patient underwent catheter-directed thrombolysis, followed by systemic anticoagulation with excellent results.