Catheter-directed thrombolysis

Clinical Review

Comparative Meta-analysis of Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis Plus Anticoagulation vs Anticoagulation Alone in Acute Lower-Limb Deep Venous Thrombosis Treatment

08/24/2023

Raed M. Ennab; Rahaf Al-jararha. MD; Hawra’ Alsmadi, MD; Qamar Majthoub, MD; Nour Zietoon, MD; Shahed Alzoubi, MD

Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan

Raed M. Ennab; Rahaf Al-jararha. MD; ...

This study systematically reviewed relevant research articles and conducted a comprehensive meta-analysis to compare the outcomes of CDT in combination with anticoagulation therapy vs anticoagulation therapy alone.

This study systematically...

08/24/2023

Vascular Disease Management

Original Research

Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis in Submassive Pulmonary Embolism: Safety and Efficacy

03/09/2020

Reshma Golamari, MD¹; Shambo Guha Roy, MD²; Shengnan Zheng, MD¹; Melissa Alvarez, MD¹; Karthik Ramireddy, MD¹; Christian Pederson, MD²; Gerard Berry, MD²; Thierry Momplaisir, MD⁴; Dominic Valentino, DO, FCCP, FACOI³; John Finley, MD, FACC, FSCAI⁴

¹Department of Medicine, Mercy Catholic Medical Center, Darby, Pennsylvania; ²Department of Radiology, Mercy Catholic Medical Center, Darby, Pennsylvania; ³Department of Critical Care Medicine, Mercy Catholic Medical Center, Darby, Pennsylvania; ⁴Department of Cardiology, Mercy Catholic Medical Center, Darby, Pennsylvania

Reshma Golamari, MD1; Shambo Guha Roy...

Golamari et al assessed the applicability of catheter-directed thrombolysis in submassive pulmonary embolism in a community hospital setting.

Golamari et al assessed the...

03/09/2020

Vascular Disease Management

Editor's Corner

PE Response Teams Are Crucial, but Better Prevention Is Needed

03/09/2020

Craig Walker, MD

Cardiovascular Institute of the South, Houma, Louisiana

Craig Walker, MD Cardiovascula...

Craig Walker, MD, comments on an article addressing catheter-directed thrombolysis in submassive pulmonary embolism.

Craig Walker, MD, comments on an...

03/09/2020

Vascular Disease Management

Clot Busters: The Pulmonary Embolism Program at Detroit Medical Center

01/07/2016

Cath Lab Digest talks with interventional cardiologist Mahir Elder, MD, Medical Director, Endovascular Medicine, Cardiovascular Institute, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan.

Cath Lab Digest talks with interventi...

We formatted a program specifically to counteract submassive and massive PE.

We formatted a program...

01/07/2016

Cath Lab Digest

Interview

Dr. Tod C. Engelhardt Discusses Catheter-Directed, Ultrasound-Accelerated Thrombolysis to Treat Pulmonary Embolism

01/06/2012

Pulmonary embolism can be and frequently is a life-threatening condition and we’re taking patients now with a significant clot burden, a significant degree of debility from pulmonary embolism, and treating them with ultrasound-assisted...

Pulmonary embolism can be and...

01/06/2012

Vascular Disease Management

Review

Catheter-Directed and Pharmacomechanical Thrombolysis for the Treatment of Acute Iliofemoral Deep Venous Thrombosis

06/05/2009

Anthony J. Comerota, MD
Jobst Vascular Center, The Toledo Hospital, Toledo, Ohio

Anthony J. Comerota, MD Jobst Vascula...

The majority of physicians treat patients with iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis (DVT) with anticoagulation alone, despite a growing body of evidence that these patients suffer more severe postthrombotic morbidity and higher recurrence rates...

The majority of physicians treat...

06/05/2009

Vascular Disease Management