[Short-term lysis of venous thrombosis with ultra-high streptokinase doses]

Abstract

11 patients with deep pelvic and leg vein thrombosis were treated with ultra-high streptokinase infusion, 1.5. 10(6) IE streptokinase per hour over a six hour period. Opening of the vein occlusion was achieved in four cases completely and in five cases partially. The frequency of complications was lower at short-time thrombolysis with ultra-high streptokinase infusion in contrast to long-time thrombolysis. Bleedings did not occur. Because of the slight side effects ultra-high streptokinase infusion is an alternative in the fibrinolytic treatment of risk patients with pelvic and leg vein thrombosis.