Catheter Directed Thrombolysis Of Pulmonary Embolism

摘要: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the third most common cause of cardiovascular death in United States America. It one causes worldwide. Many patients die within first few hours presentation, making an early diagnosis and treatment paramount to survival. embolisms are categorized into three main risk categories: low risk, intermediate (sub-massive), high (massive). Submassive PEs further sub-divided intermediate-high intermediate-low PEs. Catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) newest options for massive submassive pulmonary with hemodynamic instability. CDT involves infusion a thrombolytic agent intravascularly adjacent clot burden through percutaneous transcatheter. This article will review anatomy involved pathology embolisms, indications CDT, contraindications overview procedural technique, possible complications clinical significance PE.