Catheter-Based Embolectomy for Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Devices, Technical Considerations, Risks, and Benefits.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.iccl.2017.08.003
Abstract: A significant number of patients with high-risk pulmonary embolism have contraindications to thrombolytic therapy. Catheter-based therapy may be helpful and consists of a multitude of catheters and techniques, some old and some new. Although there… read more here.
Keywords: pulmonary embolism; embolectomy acute; catheter based; based embolectomy ... See more keywords
Outcome after surgical embolectomy for acute pulmonary embolism
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DOI: 10.2459/jcm.0000000000001349
Abstract: Aims Patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) and contraindications for or failed thrombolysis are at the highest risk for PE-related fatal events. These patients may benefit from surgical embolectomy, but data concerning this approach are still… read more here.
Keywords: pulmonary embolism; embolectomy acute; surgical embolectomy; outcome surgical ... See more keywords