Workshop on the Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism-Which Patients Do I Choose for Catheter-Based Intervention? Dr. Catalin Toma

Which Patients Do I Choose for Catheter-Based Intervention? Dr. Catalin Toma

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The presentation advocates for catheter-based interventions over systemic thrombolysis for managing massive pulmonary embolisms (PE) due to lower bleeding risks and better outcomes. The speaker highlights the benefits of thrombectomy, noting it provides faster and safer hemodynamic improvements than traditional methods. They suggest prioritizing catheter interventions in high-risk PE patients, particularly those not suitable for thrombolysis. The speaker also emphasizes the potential for reduced ICU stays and complications when combining ECMO with thrombectomy shortly after the ECMO initiation. Overall, they argue for a systematic approach prioritizing catheter-based solutions for PE.

Keywords

catheter-based interventions

pulmonary embolism

thrombectomy

ECMO

hemodynamic improvements