Rheolytic thrombectomy of subacute subclavian artery thromboembolism with double antiembolic filter protection

Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2016 Dec;44(8):690-693. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2016.05626.

Abstract

Presently described is a case of subacute subclavian artery thrombosis treated with rheolytic thrombectomy, using the AngioJet system and direct stenting, in addition to double antiembolic filter protection of both the vertebral and brachial arteries.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Brachial Artery
  • Embolic Protection Devices*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Rheology / methods
  • Stents*
  • Subclavian Artery*
  • Thrombectomy / methods*
  • Thromboembolism / diagnostic imaging
  • Thromboembolism / therapy*
  • Thrombolytic Therapy
  • Vertebral Artery