Delayed resolution of obstructing thrombus following acute closure

Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn. 1992 Mar;25(3):230-4. doi: 10.1002/ccd.1810250312.

Abstract

A case of acute thrombotic closure following percutaneous coronary angioplasty demonstrating delayed clearance of obstructing thrombus is reported. Although common in other clinical scenarios this has not been reported following coronary angioplasty.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Thrombosis / physiopathology
  • Coronary Thrombosis / therapy*
  • Heparin / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Thrombolytic Therapy
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Heparin