The clot thickens: role of mechanical thrombectomy in intermediate to high-risk pulmonary embolism in the peri-operative setting—a case report

摘要

European Society of Cardiology (ESC) recommends catheter-directed thrombectomy for management of high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) with contraindications to thrombolytics or in patients that have failed thrombolytic therapy, as well as intermediate-risk PE with haemodynamic deterioration. In this case report, the role of catheter-directed mechanical thrombectomy is highlighted in the urgent peri-operative setting.