title: Catheter-directed clot fragmentation using the Cleaner™ device in a patient presenting with massive pulmonary embolism.
abstract: Massive pulmonary embolism not amenable to systemic thrombolysis is a therapeutic challenge. Catheter directed clot fragmentation and thrombolysis have been efficacious in this setting. We describe successfully treating a massive pulmonary embolism with catheter-directed thrombolysis and clot fragmentation using local tPA, aspiration, and the Cleaner™ device in a patient with an absolute contraindication to systemic thrombolysis.
authors: Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA.
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authors: Barjaktarevic
authors: Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA.
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authors: Friedman
authors: Division of Interventional Radiology, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA.
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authors: Ishak
authors: Division of Interventional Radiology, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA.
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authors: Sista
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002407:Catheterization, Swan-Ganz; D006801:Humans; D020300:Intracranial Hemorrhages / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D061185:Mechanical Thrombolysis / Q000379:methods*; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D011859:Radiography
keywords: Cleaner™ device; Pulmonary embolism; catheter-directed thrombolysis; clot fragmentation