Novel Mechanical Aspiration Thrombectomy in Patients With Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Results From the Prospective APEX-AV Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a need for additional data to assess procedural efficacy and risks associated with mechanical thrombectomy for treating pulmonary embolism (PE) due to its increased utilization and diversity of patient populations presenting with PE. This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of percutaneous mechanical aspiration thrombectomy with the AlphaVac F18⁸⁵ System (AngioDynamics) in patients with acute intermediate-risk PE.

Methods

Patients with acute intermediate-risk PE and a right ventricular (RV)/left ventricular (LV) diameter ratio of ≥0.9 were eligible for enrollment in this prospective, multicenter, single-arm study. The primary effectiveness end point was reduction in the RV/LV ratio at 48 hours. The primary safety end point was the rate of m

SUBMITTER: Ranade M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11887559 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature