Interventional Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism

Guest: Arashk Motiei, M.D.

Hosts: Sharonne Hayes, M.D.

We will discuss the can temporary interventional management of patients with massive acute pulmonary embolism and intermediate high-risk acute pulmonary embolism.

Topics Discussed:

• Who are the patients with pulmonary embolism who need to be considered for interventional treatment?


• What do we know about risk assessment in patients with intermediate high-risk pulmonary embolism? 


• What are the types of interventional treatments that are currently available?


• Systemic thrombolysis is often used for the management of acute pulmonary embolism.  Is there any role for this with the availability of interventional approaches?

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