Endovascular treatment of massive and submassive pulmonary embolism.

Authors

Ethan Dobrow, Maine Medical Center
Paul Kim, Maine Medical Center

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-1-2014

Institution/Department

Radiology

Journal Title

Techniques in vascular and interventional radiology

MeSH Headings

Catheterization, Peripheral, Endovascular Procedures, Humans, Mechanical Thrombolysis, Pulmonary Embolism, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Radiography

Abstract

Massive and submassive pulmonary embolism constitutes the high- and intermediate-risk categories of pulmonary embolism. Both are associated with higher rates of mortality and morbidity and may benefit from more aggressive management than from standard anticoagulation alone. Endovascular treatment is a promising treatment modality that may offer added benefit at low additional risk.

ISSN

1557-9808

First Page

121

Last Page

126

Recommended Citation

Dobrow, Ethan and Kim, Paul, "Endovascular treatment of massive and submassive pulmonary embolism." (2014). Maine Medical Center. 236.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/mmc/236