3:18 PM Abstract No. 257 Fast scan cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in patients with acute pulmonary embolism undergoing catheter-directed therapy

CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) and transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) are the widely accepted imaging modalities for the detection and assessment of pulmonary embolism (PE) severity; however, CTPA and TTE have limitations when estimating of RV function. Catheter-directed therapy (CDT) in the form of thrombectomy/thrombolysis is a novel therapeutic option for patients with large clot burden and right ventricular dysfunction. In order to appropriately select patients who could benefit from CDT and monitor therapeutic outcomes, accurate estimates of right ventricular (RV) function is necessary.
Source: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Scientific Session 28 Source Type: research