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- Coexistence of pulmonary embolism (PE) and arterial thrombosis is uncommon and presents unique treatment challenges due to the lack of standardized protocols.
- A case study of a 73-year-old man revealed successful treatment for both PE and left subclavian artery embolism using AngioJet mechanical thrombectomy and brachial artery surgery.
- After the procedures, the patient showed significant recovery and maintained good health during a 9-month follow-up period, suggesting this combined approach may be effective for similar cases.
Article Abstract
Coexistence of pulmonary embolism (PE) and arterial thrombosis in a single patient is rare. Management of such cases is challenging because there is no unified standard on how to treat this type of disease. We herein report a case involving a 73-year-old man who was admitted to the hospital because of a 2-day history of chest tightness. Pulmonary computed tomography angiography revealed a filling defect of the main pulmonary artery and bilateral branches as well as a left subclavian artery embolism. AngioJet mechanical thrombectomy (Boston Scientific, Marlborough, MA, USA) was used to treat the PE, and this was combined with left brachial artery incision and thrombectomy for treatment of the left subclavian artery embolism. The patient recovered well after the operation. The prognosis was good after 9 months of regular follow-up. AngioJet mechanical thrombectomy combined with left brachial artery incision thrombectomy may be a feasible treatment option for cases of PE combined with left subclavian artery embolism.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11163922 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/03000605241258141 | DOI Listing |
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