AI Article Synopsis
- Patients with massive pulmonary embolism have a significant risk of heart failure during treatment, particularly affecting the right side of the heart.
- Three patients who experienced this condition received successful treatment using a combination of catheter-directed thrombolytic therapy and venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
- The outcomes of these patients highlight the effectiveness of these advanced treatments in critical situations.
Article Abstract
Patients with massive pulmonary embolism undergoing catheter-directed therapy are at high risk for cardiopulmonary arrest in the periprocedural period due to severe right ventricular dysfunction. We report the outcomes of 3 patients with massive pulmonary embolism treated successfully with catheter-directed thrombolytic therapy and venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
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