From access to reperfusion: a procedural deep dive into pulmonary embolism

Sponsored by Penumbra

Anchorperson: L. Hobohm

Spokesperson: M. Kurzyna

Summary

From vascular access to reperfusion strategy, managing acute pulmonary embolism requires rapid decision-making, careful patient selection and increasingly sophisticated interventional techniques.

This EuroPCR 2026 session takes a procedural deep dive into contemporary pulmonary embolism management, focusing on thrombus aspiration techniques and the evolving role of computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy.

Clinical evidence is reviewed through the STORM-PE trial, the first randomised controlled study comparing aspiration thrombectomy with standard care, while practical discussions address procedural workflow, technical pitfalls and management of high-risk and intermediate high-risk pulmonary embolism cases.

The session also explores how technological innovation may help optimise procedural efficiency, thrombus removal and overall patient management in acute PE intervention.

Learning Objectives

To understand indication, techniques and pitfalls of thrombus aspiration in acute pulmonary embolism
To learn latest clinical evidence on computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy
To discuss how technological innovation can improve the procedure

Speaker

S. Dohad

STORM-PE: first randomised controlled trial in aspiration thrombectomy vs. standard of care