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What is the state of the art in the diagnosis and management of acute massive pulmonary embolism, specifically regarding surgical embolectomy?
What is the state of the art in the diagnosis and management of acute massive pulmonary embolism, specifically regarding surgical embolectomy?
Surgical embolectomy remains a valid and critical treatment option for acute massive pulmonary embolism, particularly when thrombolytic therapy fails or is contraindicated.
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Surgical embolectomy may be considered for massive PE when thrombolysis fails or is contraindicated; leaves open optimal selection criteria without prospective trials.
Iaccarino et al. (2018) studied this question.
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