Percutaneous large-bore aspiration embolectomy with veno-arterial extracorporal membrane oxygenation support or standby in patients with high-risk pulmonary embolism and contraindications to thrombolysis: a preliminary single center experience.
Nils KucherAhmed OudaDavide VociAlexandru GrigoreanEvy MicieliMario MüngerWilliam PlemingAlexandru GrigoreanJuri SromickiMartin Oliver SchmiadyErik W HolyPublished in: European heart journal. Acute cardiovascular care (2023)
This study provides preliminary evidence for the feasibility of percutaneous large-bore aspiration embolectomy in combination with VA-ECMO support (or standby) in patients with high-risk PE and contraindications to thrombolysis.