Thrombus in Transit: Extract or Dissolve?

Thrombus in transit (TIT) remains an uncommon diagnosis. However, it is often found in patients diagnosed with acute pulmonary embolism (PE). While thrombolytics are mainly used in life-threatening presentations, their role in stable patients with a known history of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) is...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2020-08, Vol.12 (8)
Main Authors: Dhulipala, Vishal R, Fayoda, Bolajoko O, Kyaw, Htoo, Ayala-Rodriguez, Cesar
Format: Article
Language:English
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Cardiac/Thoracic/Vascular Surgery
Cardiology
Internal Medicine
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Summary:Thrombus in transit (TIT) remains an uncommon diagnosis. However, it is often found in patients diagnosed with acute pulmonary embolism (PE). While thrombolytics are mainly used in life-threatening presentations, their role in stable patients with a known history of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) is unclear.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.9550