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18 May 2023

Current trends in the invasive treatment of pulmonary embolism

Anchorperson: A. Sharp
Spokesperson: F. Mahfoud
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Summary

Embark on an exploration of the current trends in the invasive treatment of pulmonary embolism. Grasp the intricacies of establishing a catheter intervention service, navigate patient selection for advanced devices like catheter-directed thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy, and stay ahead by reviewing the latest clinical trials in this dynamic field.

Learning Objectives

  • To understand how to set up a pulmonary embolism catheter intervention service
  • To discuss how to use select patients for treatment using available devices - Catheter directed thrombolysis and/or mechanical thrombectomy
  • To review clinical trials upcoming in this space

Presentations available when logged in:

  • Session objectives
  • Catheter-treatment for intermediate-high risk (sub-massive) pulmonary embolism
  • Catheter-treatment for high risk (massive) pulmonary embolism
  • Setting up a catheter treatment programme for pulmonary embolism
  • Potential pitfalls to be avoided in taking pulmonary embolism patients to the cath lab
  • Upcoming clinical trials