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Ravi K Garg¹, Neeraj Jolly

¹Section of Cardiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA. ravi.garg@kccardiology.com

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Percutaneous rheolytic thrombectomy offers a viable alternative for massive pulmonary embolism (PE) when thrombolysis is contraindicated. AngioJet thrombectomy effectively cleared the embolism, as confirmed by 3D CT imaging.

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Area of Science:

Cardiovascular Medicine
Interventional Radiology

Background:

Massive pulmonary embolism (PE) treatment typically involves thrombolysis or surgical embolectomy.
Thrombolysis is contraindicated in certain patient populations.

Observation:

A case of massive PE in a patient with contraindications to thrombolytics was treated.
The AngioJet(R) thrombectomy catheter was utilized for percutaneous rheolytic thrombectomy.

Findings:

The AngioJet(R) thrombectomy catheter successfully removed the massive pulmonary embolism.
Three-dimensional computed tomography imaging confirmed the treatment's effectiveness.

Implications:

Percutaneous rheolytic thrombectomy is a valuable alternative treatment for massive PE.
AngioJet(R) thrombectomy provides an effective option for patients unsuitable for thrombolysis.
Advanced imaging techniques are crucial for assessing treatment outcomes in PE.