Endovascular treatments of acute pulmonary embolism in the post-fibrinolytic era: an up-to-date review
Nicolò Ubaldi,
Miltiadis Krokidis,
Michele Rossi
et al.
Abstract:Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a significant contributor to global cardiovascular-related mortality that mainly depends on the severity of the event. The treatment approach for intermediate and high-risk PE remains a topic of debate due to the fine balance between hemodynamic deterioration and bleeding risk. The initial treatment choice for intermediate-risk PE with hemodynamic deterioration and high-risk PE is historically systemic thrombolysis, but this approach is not always effective and carries a notable risk… Show more
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