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Date: Apr 2, 2012

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Hi Dr, If a patient has a CTA which demonstrates a Thrombosis in the aorta and one in the CFA. Radiologist and the vascular surgeon have a discussion to transfer the patient and do a Thrombelytic therapy and the Radiologist does an angiogram which shows the Thrombosis in the same locations as the CTA before starting the TPA, can we will a diagnostic angiogram. I would think not, your thoughts.. Thanks
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