Evolution of Acute Pulmonary Embolism Management: Review Article

Authors

Mohammed A. Faluk MD, HCA HealthcareFollow
S. Mustajab Hasan MD, HCA HealthcareFollow
Jay J. Chacko MD, HCA HealthcareFollow
Ramy Abdelmaseih MD, HCA HealthcareFollow
Jigar H. Patel MD, HCA HealthcareFollow

Division

North Florida

Hospital

Ocala Regional Medical Center

Document Type

Review Article

Publication Date

2-14-2020

Keywords

Pulmonary embolus, Catheter based thrombolytic, Thrombolysis

Disciplines

Cardiology | Cardiovascular Diseases

Abstract

Acute pulmonary emboli are a major cause of morbidity and mortality and require prompt evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. To date, anticoagulation using Low molecular weight heparin or Non-Vitamin K oral anticoagulants has been the mainstay of treatment in the subset of patients in whom PE does not compromise hemodynamics. On the other hand however, patients with massive PE and shock, thrombolytic therapy is necessary. This raises the question whether ultrasound assisted catheter directed thrombolytic delivery might be superior to systemic administration. This review article aims to consolidate recent literature to help achieve a better understanding towards the utility of catheter directed therapy.

Publisher or Conference

Current Problems in Cardiology

Recommended Citation

Faluk M, Hasan SM, Chacko JJ, Abdelmaseih R, Patel J. Evolution of Acute Pulmonary Embolism Management| Review Article. Current Problems in Cardiology. February 2020:100551. doi:10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2020.100551