Blankenship J C, Modesto T A, Madigan N P
Department of Cardiology, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA 17822.
Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn. 1993 Jan;28(1):39-43. doi: 10.1002/ccd.1810280108.
Saphenous vein graft occlusions have been successfully treated with extended urokinase infusions. We report a case of myocardial infarction complicating this treatment. A review of reported cases suggests that this complication may not be uncommon. The optional drug, dose, and infusion technique for intra-graft lytic therapy has not been determined. The costs, risks, and difficulty of this technique may limit its application.