Comparison of Aspiration Catheters with Modified Standard Catheters for Treatment of Large Pulmonary Embolism Using an In-vitro Patho-Physiological Model

ConclusionComparison under standardized in-vitro patho-physiological conditions showed that embolus fragmentation with standard catheters is clearly inferior to aspiration with dedicated catheters in the treatment of large-burden PE, but can still achieve considerable success.Level of EvidenceNo level of evidence, experimental study.
Source: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research