Tenecteplase for massive pulmonary embolus

Resuscitation. 2002 Nov;55(2):211-3. doi: 10.1016/s0300-9572(02)00171-5.

Abstract

The treatment of massive pulmonary embolus remains controversial. We describe the first report of the successful use of the thrombolytic agent, tenecteplase, in treating a hypotensive elderly patient with a saddle embolus. A brief review of the current literature concerning thrombolysis for massive pulmonary embolus is given.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Fibrinolytic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography / methods
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Embolism / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pulmonary Embolism / drug therapy*
  • Radiography
  • Respiratory Function Tests
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Tenecteplase
  • Tissue Plasminogen Activator / administration & dosage*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ventilation-Perfusion Ratio

Substances

  • Fibrinolytic Agents
  • Tissue Plasminogen Activator
  • Tenecteplase