Association of advanced therapies for intermediate- to high-risk pulmonary embolism with improved right ventricular function on outpatient follow-up among survivors - Takeaways - MDSpire

Association of advanced therapies for intermediate- to high-risk pulmonary embolism with improved right ventricular function on outpatient follow-up among survivors

  • By

  • Hammad Sheikh

  • Avinash Singh

  • Connor Smith

  • Howard Freeman

  • Abdul Rehman

  • Jeeyune Bahk

  • Sakul

  • Keshav Dixit

  • Alvin Yang

  • Maria Riasat

  • Robert Lookstein

  • Edgar Argulian

  • David J. Steiger

  • June 10, 2026

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    The study evaluated the impact of advanced therapies on right ventricular function in outpatients with acute pulmonary embolism.

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    A total of 122 patients were included, with a median age of 64.4 years and varying risk classifications for pulmonary embolism.

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    Advanced therapies included catheter-directed embolectomy, catheter-directed thrombolysis, and surgical pulmonary embolectomy.

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    Receipt of advanced therapies was associated with significant improvements in echocardiographic parameters of right ventricular function.

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    The findings suggest that advanced therapies may enhance recovery in survivors of acute pulmonary embolism, warranting further prospective studies.

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Association of advanced therapies for intermediate- to high-risk pulmonary embolism with improved right ventricular function on outpatient follow-up among survivors

  • by Hammad Sheikh, Avinash Singh, Connor Smith, Howard Freeman, Abdul Rehman, Jeeyune Bahk, Sakul, Keshav Dixit, Alvin Yang, Maria Riasat, Robert Lookstein, Edgar Argulian, David J. Steiger

  • June 10, 2026

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