Abstract:BACKGROUND The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of thrombectomy with catheter-directed thrombolysis in patients with massive or submassive Pulmonary Embolism (PE) and to study the clinical profile of these patients at one year follow up. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a single centered prospective study that included 15 patients with acute massive or submassive pulmonary embolism who underwent pulmonary thrombectomy with catheter-directed thrombolysis (intrapulmonary half-dose reteplase)… Show more
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