Novel Mechanical Aspiration Thrombectomy in Patients With Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Results From the Prospective APEX-AV Trial

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Authors

M. Ranade · University of California, Los Angeles

Malcolm Foster · University of Tennessee Medical Center

Paul S. Brady · Einstein Healthcare Network

Seth I. Sokol · Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Sabah Butty · Indiana University School of Medicine

Andrew Klein · Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Robert Maholic

Abstract

Percutaneous mechanical aspiration thrombectomy with the AlphaVac system provided a safe and effective treatment for acute intermediate-risk PE with a significant reduction in RV/LV ratio and clot burden with a low rate of adverse events.

Topics & Keywords

Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions

Volume 4, Issue 1, pp. 102463-102463

DOI: 10.1016/j.jscai.2024.102463

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