Single-session catheter-directed lysis using adjunctive power-pulse spray with AngioJet for the treatment of acute massive and submassive pulmonary embolism

An alternative single-session catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) method using adjunctive power-pulse spray (PPS) technique (with the AngioJet system; Boston Scientific, Fremont, Calif) was investigated to evaluate its safety and effectiveness in the treatment of acute massive and submassive high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE).

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - May 26, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Laurencia Villalba, Tam Nguyen, Rui L. Feitosa, Prashanth Gunanayagam, Naomi Anning, Kate Dwight Source Type: research