The Modified Harborview Risk Score Successfully Predicts Mortality after Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair.

Background: The traditional Harborview Risk Score uses 4 criteria to predict mortality after surgical repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (rAAAs): preoperative minimum systolic blood pressure <70 mm Hg, creatinine >2.0 mg/dL, age >76 years and preoperative arterial pH < 7.2.

Mechanical thrombectomy for the management of iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis in the second trimester of pregnancy secondary to May-Thurner syndrome.

Treatment of pregnancy-related venous thromboembolism is limited by considerations of the health risks to both the patient and fetus. Anticoagulation is the cornerstone treatment for pregnancy-related venous thromboembolism; however, early thrombus removal may be preferred for prompt symptom resolution and to decrease the risk of post-thrombotic syndrome. We report the successful treatment of a patient in the second trimester of pregnancy with symptomatic iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis and May-Thurner syndrome using percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy.