Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5603012 | Heart, Lung and Circulation | 2016 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Surgical embolectomy is a safe procedure, with low mortality, improved postoperative right ventricular function and pulmonary pressure, and good long-term outcome. Early relief of a large proportion of the clot burden can be life-saving. There should be consideration for its use as an initial treatment strategy in patients with massive or submassive pulmonary embolus with a large burden of proximal clot. A multidisciplinary approach for the treatment of these patients is required.
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Authors
J.J. MBBS, PhD, N. FRCSEd, K. MBBS FRACP, P. FRACS, B. MBBS, L.H. FRACS, M.A. FRACS DS, J. FRACS,