Multiple-vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism after pacemaker implantation treated by thrombolysis

Europace. 2004 Sep;6(5):453-6. doi: 10.1016/j.eupc.2004.05.005.

Abstract

This report describes a patient who suffered multiple-vein thrombosis following permanent pacemaker implantation and developed a pulmonary embolism while on anticoagulation treatment, which was successfully treated by thrombolytic therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
  • Fibrinolytic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pacemaker, Artificial / adverse effects*
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Pulmonary Embolism / drug therapy*
  • Pulmonary Embolism / etiology*
  • Streptokinase / therapeutic use
  • Thrombolytic Therapy
  • Venous Thrombosis / drug therapy*
  • Venous Thrombosis / etiology*
  • Warfarin / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Fibrinolytic Agents
  • Warfarin
  • Streptokinase