Cardiology & Vascular Research
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ISSN: 2639-8486
Research Article
Catheter Directed Thrombolytic Therapy for Massive Pulmonary Embolism in Nigeria: Case Report
Authors: Edafe EA, Odia OJ.
Abstract
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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Citation:
Edafe EA, Odia OJ. Catheter Directed Thrombolytic Therapy for Massive Pulmonary Embolism in Nigeria: Case Report. 2019; 3(4).
DOI:
10.33425/2639-8486.1057
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