Outcome after surgical embolectomy for acute pulmonary embolism

Conclusion Surgical pulmonary embolectomy resulted in survival of the majority of patients with PE and contraindications for or failed thrombolysis. Given the excessive mortality when left untreated, an operative approach should become a routine part of discussions concerning alternative treatment options for these patients.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine - Category: Cardiology Tags: Research articles: Cardiovascular surgery Source Type: research