Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Nov 2009
Review Meta AnalysisCatheter-directed therapy for the treatment of massive pulmonary embolism: systematic review and meta-analysis of modern techniques.
Systemic thrombolysis for the treatment of acute pulmonary embolism (PE) carries an estimated 20% risk of major hemorrhage, including a 3%-5% risk of hemorrhagic stroke. The authors used evidence-based methods to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of modern catheter-directed therapy (CDT) as an alternative treatment for massive PE. ⋯ Modern CDT is a relatively safe and effective treatment for acute massive PE. At experienced centers, CDT should be considered as a first-line treatment for patients with massive PE.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Nov 2009
Multicenter StudyShort- and long-term retrievability of the Celect vena cava filter: results from a multi-institutional registry.
To evaluate retrievability of the Celect vena cava filter over time and to assess the safety of the retrieval procedure in a prospective multicenter registry. ⋯ Retrieval of the Celect filter was performed safely as long as 466 days after implantation.