Physiologically Guided Thrombolysis in Pulmonary Embolism

Authors

  • Philippe Rola Intensive Care Unit Chief of Service, Santa Cabrini Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Michael Pratte Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Hussein Fadlallah Cardiology Chief of Service, Santa Cabrini Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Claire Braaten Department of Physiology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Ian Ajmo Intensive Care Unit, Santa Cabrini Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26676/jevtm.18271

Keywords:

POCUS, Pulmonary Embolism, Thrombolysis, Pulmonary Artery Catheter

Abstract

We describe the case of a 69-year-old woman who presented with submassive pulmonary embolism without overt shock, but with significant signs of right ventricular failure and dyspnea on minimal exertion. She was managed using a point-of-care ultrasound and pulmonary artery pressure-guided approach in order to minimize total thrombolytic dose while nonetheless achieving significant physiological improvement.

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Published

2024-02-29

How to Cite

Rola, P., Pratte, M., Fadlallah , H., Braaten, C., & Ajmo, I. (2024). Physiologically Guided Thrombolysis in Pulmonary Embolism. Journal of Endovascular Resuscitation and Trauma Management, 7(3), 81–85. https://doi.org/10.26676/jevtm.18271

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 3 (2023)

Section

Case Reports

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