Endovascular thrombectomy for pulmonary embolism

Session comprising selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions

Summary

This session comprises selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions focused on endovascular thrombectomy for pulmonary embolism. It includes cases of pulmonary embolism resistant to systemic thrombolytic therapy, simultaneous acute pulmonary embolism and abdominal aortic aneurysm, paradoxical thrombus in transit with concomitant pulmonary embolism, and the successful use of mechanical thrombectomy to save a quadriplegic patient with massive pulmonary embolism. 

Presentations available when logged in:

  • Pulmonary embolism resistant to systematic thrombolytic therapy
  • Simultaneous acute pulmonary embolism and gigantic aortic abdominal aneurysm: therapeutic challenge
  • Paradoxical thrombus in transit with concomitant pulmonary embolism
  • When mechanical thrombectomy saves the quadriplegic patient - Conquering massive pulmonary embolism
  • Therapy escalation for pulmonary embolism management