Perioperative Management and Outcomes after Endovascular Mechanical Thrombectomy in Patients with Submassive (Intermediate-Risk) Pulmonary Embolism: A Retrospective Observational Cohort Study
Michael P. Merren,
Mitchell R. Padkins,
Hector R. Cajigas
et al.
Abstract:Pulmonary embolism (PE) embodies a large healthcare burden globally and is the third leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Submassive (intermediate-risk) PE accounts for 40% of this burden. However, the optimal treatment pathway for this population remains complex and ill-defined. Catheter-directed interventions (CDIs) have shown promise in directly impacting morbidity and mortality while demonstrating a favorable success rate, safety profile, and decreased length of stay (LOS) in the intensive c… Show more
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