What is it about?
We successfully treated three critical patients with massive pulmonary embolism and contraindicated to systemic fibrinolysis by a hybrid technique of mechanical thrombectomy and ultrasound accelerated thrombolysis system using a low dose of the thrombolytic agent.
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Why is it important?
The hybrid method may improve the survival rate of the patients with massive pulmonary embolism.
Perspectives
I hope this article will draw the attention of the clinicians on the alternative means to treat patients with massive pulmonary embolism.
Wing Hang Luk
Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong SAR
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This page is a summary of: Hybrid method in severe pulmonary embolism not suitable for systemic fibrinolysis, Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals, September 2017, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/0218492317735722.
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