Circulation, Vol 64, 1068-1069, Copyright © 1981 by American Heart Association
JC Goldsmith, P Lollar and JC Hoak
A case is described in which massive fatal pulmonary emboli followed the
initiation of thrombolytic therapy. Several important issues regarding
anticoagulation and fibrinolytic therapy are addressed, including the
possibility of anticoagulant failure and the risks of using fibrinolytic
therapy in the setting of recent and remote thrombotic disease.
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Massive fatal pulmonary emboli with fibrinolytic therapy
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