The utilization of large bore mechanical thrombectomy and extracorporeal pulmonary resuscitation in catastrophic pulmonary embolism: A case series

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• This research aims to evaluate the feasibility of using ECPR and mechanical thrombectomy in patients with catastrophic pulmonary embolism.
• Described cases involved patients with catastrophic pulmonary embolism
• Utilized mechanical thrombectomy and extracorporeal pulmonary resuscitation
• Analyzed survival rates and clinical characteristics of survivors vs. non-survivors
• ECPR followed by mechanical thrombectomy was effective in resuscitation efforts
• No significant differences in baseline characteristics or hospital stays between survivors and non-survivors
• Highlights the need for larger, multicenter studies to clarify the outcomes of this approach