Cardiology & Vascular Research

Open Access ISSN: 2639-8486

Abstract


Catheter Directed Thrombolytic Therapy for Massive Pulmonary Embolism in Nigeria: Case Report

Authors: Edafe EA, Odia OJ.

Massive pulmonary embolism (PE) is not uncommon in Nigeria. The clinical syndrome may be followed with a subtle clinical signs and symptoms. In the case of massive PE the severity of the clinical presentation typically makes the picture more obvious. We the report a first case of catheter directed thrombolytic therapy (CDTT) with alteplase in Nigeria.

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