Direct-Thrombin Inhibitor Utilization in Patients With Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Undergoing Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis: A Summary of Published Case Reports.

Background: Catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) is one of the emerging venous thromboembolism management modalities. There are fairly limited data regarding the use of direct-thrombin inhibitors (DTIs) in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and undergoing CDT.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to provide a summary of the available evidence supporting the use of DTIs in patients undergoing CDT.