Large-bore suction thrombectomy for sub-massive pulmonary embolism during second trimester of pregnancy: a case report.

Background: Pregnancy-associated pulmonary embolism (PAPE) remains a significant cause of maternal mortality. Anticoagulation remains the mainstay of therapy for most pulmonary embolism (PE)-related pregnancies. However, in patients with haemodynamic compromise or those refractory to anticoagulation, management is challenging.