Low-dose intravascular fibrinolytic therapy.

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Abstract
Patients [22] with intravascular thrombi were treated with low doses of intravascular fibrinolytic agents delivered by an indwelling angiographic catheter. Twenty-six infusions were performed, including 13 associated with percutaneous transluminal angioplasty. The protocol for treatment and monitoring is discussed. Low-dose intravascular fibrinolysis is a safe and effective method of treating acute thrombi which develop following angiographic procedures. In some cases, it may also be helpful in eliminating spontaneous thrombi which are not amendable to angioplasty, or as an aid to the surgeon.