Importance Pulmonary embolism (PE) is characterized by occlusion of blood flow in a
pulmonary artery, typically due to a thrombus that travels from a vein in a lower limb. The …

determination and the implementation of preventive, diagnostic or therapeutic medical
strategies. However, the ESC Guidelines do not override in any way whatsoever the …

Background European estimates of the burden imposed by pulmonary embolism are not
available to this date. We aimed to assess pulmonary embolism-related mortality and time …

There is a growing clinical and scientific interest in catheter-directed therapy (CDT) of acute
pulmonary embolism (PE). Currently, CDT should be considered for patients with high-risk …

Background Due to the bleeding risk of full-dose systemic thrombolysis and the lack of major
trials focusing on the clinical benefits of catheter-directed treatment, heparin …

Venous thromboembolism, comprising both deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism,
is a chronic illness that affects nearly 10 million people every year worldwide. Strong …

Importance The optimal treatment of intermediate-high–risk pulmonary embolism (PE)
remains unknown. Objective To assess the effect of conventional catheter-directed …

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the leading cause of in-hospital death and the third most
frequent cause of cardiovascular death. The clinical presentation of PE is variable, and …

Aim of the study Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is considered a life-saving
treatment option for patients in cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest undergoing …

Background Over the last years, multidisciplinary pulmonary embolism response teams
(PERTs) have emerged to encounter the increasing variety and complexity in the …