Catheter Directed Thrombolysis for Deep Vein Thrombosis during the First Trimester of Pregnancy: Two Case Reports
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
;
: 127-131, 2008.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-151893
ABSTRACT
Anticoagulation with heparin has been the standard management therapy of deep vein thrombosis during pregnancy. Pregnancy is generally considered as a contraindication for thrombolysis. However, anticoagulation therapy alone does not protect the limbs from post-thrombotic syndrome and venous valve insufficiency. Catheter-directed thrombolysis, combined with angioplasty and stenting, can remove the thrombus and restore patency of the veins, resulting in prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome and valve insufficiency. We report successful catheter-directed thrombolysis and stenting in two early gestation patients with a deep vein thrombosis of the left lower extremity.
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Main subject:
Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular
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Pregnancy Trimester, First
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Thrombosis
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Veins
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Heparin
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Stents
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Angioplasty
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Venous Thrombosis
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Lower Extremity
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Extremities
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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