Rapid resolution of massive pulmonary embolism due to streptokinase therapy: documented by ventilation/perfusion imaging

Clin Nucl Med. 1988 Dec;13(12):874-7. doi: 10.1097/00003072-198812000-00005.

Abstract

A case of massive pulmonary embolism is presented, with dramatic complete resolution within 36 hours due to anticoagulant and lytic therapy, documented by perfusion scintigraphy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Heparin / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Lung / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lung / physiopathology
  • Pulmonary Embolism / diagnostic imaging
  • Pulmonary Embolism / drug therapy*
  • Pulmonary Embolism / physiopathology
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Respiration
  • Streptokinase / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Heparin
  • Streptokinase