Simultaneous Real-Time Intravascular Ultrasound-Guided Transcatheter Pulmonary Embolectomy Improves Procedural Accuracy, Efficacy, and Safety. uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Percutaneous catheter-directed interventions for pulmonary embolism is a rapidly evolving field. We present the first case report of simultaneous intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) use during transcatheter pulmonary embolectomy. Real-time IVUS guidance offers the advantage of better clot visualization and precise suction catheter localization while minimizing contrast medium exposure and wire exchanges. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.).

publication date

  • March 16, 2022

Identity

PubMed Central ID

  • PMC9040105

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85125668684

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.jaccas.2022.01.004

PubMed ID

  • 35495554

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 4

issue

  • 6