Simultaneous Real-Time Intravascular Ultrasound-Guided Transcatheter Pulmonary Embolectomy Improves Procedural Accuracy, Efficacy, and Safety

Authors

Ahmed Hassanin, Department of Cardiology, Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York, USA.
Hasan Ahmad, Department of Cardiology, Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York, USA.Follow
Syed Haidry, Department of Cardiology, Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York, USA.
Atul Bali, Department of Cardiology, Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York, USA.
Joshua B. Goldberg, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York, USA.Follow

Author Type(s)

Faculty, Resident/Fellow

Journal Title

JACC. Case Reports

First Page

348

Last Page

353

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-16-2022

Department

Medicine

Second Department

Surgery

Abstract

Percutaneous catheter-directed interventions for pulmonary embolism is a rapidly evolving field. We present the first case report of simultaneous intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) use during transcatheter pulmonary embolectomy. Real-time IVUS guidance offers the advantage of better clot visualization and precise suction catheter localization while minimizing contrast medium exposure and wire exchanges. ().

Recommended Citation

Hassanin, A., Ahmad, H., Haidry, S., Bali, A., & Goldberg, J. B. (2022). Simultaneous Real-Time Intravascular Ultrasound-Guided Transcatheter Pulmonary Embolectomy Improves Procedural Accuracy, Efficacy, and Safety. JACC. Case Reports, 4 (6), 348-353. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2022.01.004