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Factors predicting the outcome of intraarterial thrombolysis in peripheral arterial and graft occlusions.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8845257     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
PURPOSE: To determine the association between successful intraarterial thrombolysis and the following factors: sex, age, symptoms, duration of symptoms, length of occlusion, conduit type, runoff, and catheter localization. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Forty-six patients with acute or subacute occlusions of peripheral native arteries and grafts were treated with continuous intraarterial infusion of streptokinase or urokinase. A univariate chi-square test and logistic regression analysis were used. RESULTS: Successful lysis was achieved in 27 of 46 patients (59%). The logistic regression analysis revealed a significant association between successful thrombolysis and good runoff (p < 0.01). A catheter position above the occlusion resulted in lysis in only one of 11 patients. The variables rest pain and claudication were slightly significant (p = 0.07). None of the other variables were significant, but a trend toward a separate effect of duration of occlusion was found. CONCLUSION: Good runoff and intrathrombotic infusion are virtual necessities in obtaining a positive immediate outcome in peripheral arterial and graft occlusions. In our study, other factors were less important.
Authors:
G Sandbaek; L E Staxrud; L Rosen; D Bay; M Stiris; T Gjølberg
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Acta radiologica (Stockholm, Sweden : 1987)     Volume:  37     ISSN:  0284-1851     ISO Abbreviation:  Acta Radiol     Publication Date:  1996 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1996-10-24     Completed Date:  1996-10-24     Revised Date:  2008-11-21    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8706123     Medline TA:  Acta Radiol     Country:  DENMARK    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  299-304     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, Aker University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Arterial Occlusive Diseases / drug therapy*,  epidemiology,  radiography
Chi-Square Distribution
Female
Graft Occlusion, Vascular / drug therapy*,  epidemiology,  radiography
Humans
Infusions, Intra-Arterial
Logistic Models
Male
Peripheral Vascular Diseases / drug therapy*,  epidemiology,  radiography
Plasminogen Activators / administration & dosage*
Risk Factors
Streptokinase / administration & dosage*
Thrombolytic Therapy* / methods
Treatment Outcome
Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator / administration & dosage*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
EC 3.4.-/Streptokinase; EC 3.4.21.-/Plasminogen Activators; EC 3.4.21.73/Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator

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