Conference
Fibrinolytic Agents for Restoration of Central Venous Catheter Patency: A Systematic Review.
Abstract
Abstract
Introduction. Thrombolytic agents are frequently used as an aid to restore catheter patency despite limited evidence supporting their use. We therefore conducted a systematic review to evaluate the efficacy of tPA (alteplase) and reteplase in restoring catheter patency.
Authors
Wang M; Kagoma Y; Lim W; Clase CM; Crowther MA
Volume
110
Publisher
American Society of Hematology
Publication Date
November 16, 2007
DOI
10.1182/blood.v110.11.971.971
Conference proceedings
Blood
Issue
11
ISSN
0006-4971