Successful Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis of Massive Bilateral Upper Extremity DVT Presenting as Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

JACC: Case Reports

Jean-Yves R. Nazroo, BSc, MS¹  Vince Marceau, BSc²  Dominika Zoltowska, MD²  Nihar Jena, MD²  Yashwant Agrawal, MD²  Kirit Patel, MD²  Michele DeGregorio, MD³ 

[1] Address for correspondence: Dr. Yashwant Agrawal, 840 Golf Drive, Apartment 202, Pontiac, Michigan 48341.;St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital, Pontiac, Michigan;University of Florida College of Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship, Jacksonville, Florida;

关键词: anticoagulation;    computed tomography;    Doppler ultrasound;    imaging;    intravascular ultrasound;    shortness of breath;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is traditionally associated with malignancy. However, approximately one-third of SVCS cases are due to intravascular devices and pacemakers. No specific guidelines exist for managing catheter-associated SVCS. We present catheter-associated SVCS resistant to anticoagulation, angioplasty, and thrombectomy but resolved with ultrasound-assisted catheter directed thrombolysis. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)

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