Contemporary Management of PE Patients in SHOCK-ECMO and Other MCS Devices in PE

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Video Summary

The speaker discusses the challenges and developments in treating pulmonary embolism (PE) shock, focusing on the role of Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) devices. Despite advancements like the FDA-approved ECOS catheter, PE mortality hasn't improved in 20 years. The speaker introduces a new classification system for PE severity, advocating for a nuanced approach to treatment. They emphasize that not all clots are the same and highlight the potential role of MCS in acute PE shock, proposing different strategies based on clot type and patient condition. The goal is to stabilize patients hemodynamically while considering clot removal options.

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Vikas Aggarwal, MBBS, FSCAI

Keywords

pulmonary embolism

mechanical circulatory support

PE shock treatment

ECOS catheter

clot classification