Massive Pulmonary Embolism Treated with Catheter Therapy and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
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https://doi.org/10.1532/hsf.1613Abstract
Massive pulmonary embolism (PE) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Treatment for massive PE can include systemic thrombolysis and catheter-directed therapy. We present the case of a patient with massive PE successfully treated with catheter-directed therapy, using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for hemodynamic support, and discuss some of the potential complications associated with this therapy.
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