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Infusion techniques for peripheral arterial thrombolysis.

D O Kessel1, D C Berridge, I Robertson

  • 1Department of Clinical Radiology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, Beckett Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK, LS9 7TS.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
|February 20, 2004
PubMed
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Intra-arterial thrombolysis is more effective than intravenous for acute peripheral arterial ischemia. Direct catheter placement within the thrombus improves outcomes, but high-dose techniques increase bleeding risks without improving limb salvage.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Thrombolytic therapy is crucial for acute peripheral arterial ischemia.
  • Fibrinolytic drugs dissolve blood clots causing arterial occlusion.
  • Various delivery techniques exist for these agents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the optimal fibrinolytic infusion technique for peripheral arterial ischemia.
  • To compare the efficacy and safety of different thrombolytic delivery methods.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from Cochrane Library and specialized registers.
  • Searched for trials comparing fibrinolytic infusion techniques in acute peripheral arterial ischemia.
  • Excluded trials with poor methodology; analyzed data on limb salvage, amputation, death, patency, and complications.

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Main Results:

  • Intra-arterial thrombolysis demonstrated greater effectiveness than intravenous administration.
  • Optimal results were achieved when the angiographic catheter was positioned within the thrombus.
  • 'High dose' and 'forced infusion' techniques expedited vessel patency but increased bleeding complications without improving limb salvage at 30 days.

Conclusions:

  • Thrombolysis is best reserved for limb-threatening ischemia due to hemorrhage/death risks.
  • Direct intra-arterial delivery into the thrombus offers greater benefit.
  • Systemic intravenous thrombolysis is less effective and carries higher bleeding risks; high-dose/forced infusion techniques do not improve amputation rates.