Affiliation:
1. Beaumont University Hospital‐Corewell Health Royal Oak Michigan USA
Abstract
Key Points
Proximal pulmonary embolism reduces trans‐pulmonary flow and induces RV Strain which induces hemodynamic compromise
Aspiration Thrombectomy improves pulmonary flow by reducing pulmonary vascular resistance and relieving RV Strain
Mechanical aspiration of proximal pulmonary artery clot is beneficial for both main and branch thrombi
Subject
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine,Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging,General Medicine