Why the study?
Thrombolytic treatments for pulmonary embolism carry an increased bleeding risk, prompting the need for mechanical thrombectomy devices like the FlowTriever System that resolve vascular occlusion without thrombolytics.
Is the FlowTriever System safe and effective for treating intermediate-risk and high-risk pulmonary embolism?
Population
Patients with intermediate-risk and high-risk PE, and various large vessel thromboses
Comparison
FlowTriever System mechanical thrombectomy
Design
Clinical evidence review
Authors
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FlowTriever appears safe and effective for intermediate- and high-risk PE; leaves open need for randomized comparisons versus thrombolysis.
Is the FlowTriever System safe and effective for treating intermediate-risk and high-risk pulmonary embolism?
The FlowTriever System offers a safe and effective mechanical thrombectomy option for intermediate and high-risk pulmonary embolism, avoiding the bleeding risks associated with thrombolytics.
Wasserstein et al. (2023) studied this question.