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T C McCowan1, J F Eidt, E J Ferris

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock 72205.

Journal of Thoracic Imaging
|October 1, 1989
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Interventional treatments for pulmonary embolism, including vena caval filters, thrombolysis, and embolectomy, offer alternatives for patients unresponsive to or ineligible for anticoagulation therapy.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Pulmonary embolism (PE) management often involves systemic anticoagulation.
  • Certain patient groups require alternative or adjunctive interventions due to treatment failure or contraindications to anticoagulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline available interventional strategies for managing pulmonary embolism.
  • To describe the indications and techniques for various PE interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established interventional procedures for pulmonary embolism.
  • Description of vena caval filter placement, pulmonary thrombolysis, and pulmonary embolectomy.

Main Results:

  • Vena caval filters are the most common intervention, with various percutaneously placed devices available.

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  • Pulmonary thrombolysis using agents like urokinase or streptokinase can be considered for severe, symptomatic PE.
  • Pulmonary embolectomy, via catheter or surgical approaches, is reserved for refractory cases with cardiovascular collapse.

    • Conclusions:

    • A spectrum of interventional options exists for pulmonary embolism management beyond standard anticoagulation.
    • Interventions like vena caval filters, thrombolysis, and embolectomy provide crucial therapeutic avenues for specific PE patient populations.