Rheolytic thrombectomy of subacute subclavian artery thromboembolism with double antiembolic filter protection

Abstract

Presently described is a case of subacute subclavian artery thrombosis treated with rheolytic thrombectomy, using the AngioJet system and direct stenting, in addition to double antiembolic filter protection of both the vertebral and brachial arteries.

Keywords

• rheolytic thrombectomy
• thrombosis
• upper limb ischemia.