Accelerated TPA for treatment of prosthetic valve thrombosis.
Journal Article
The first case of prosthetic valve thrombosis treated with an accelerated regimen of TPA is reported. The experience suggests that this therapeutic approach is feasible and may produce higher rates of patency for thrombosed prosthetic valves than other thrombolytic therapies currently available. This therapeutic strategy is worthy of further evaluation as a treatment for this disorder.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- DeNofrio, D; Ament, AF; Mark, JB; George, SE
Published Date
- August 1996
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 19 / 8
Start / End Page
- 665 - 668
PubMed ID
- 8864342
Pubmed Central ID
- 8864342
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0160-9289
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1002/clc.4960190816
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States