Mechanical circulatory support in acute pulmonary embolism
Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition caused by the thrombo-embolic obstruction of pulmonary arteries, which often leads to haemodynamic instability, right ventricular failure, and potentially death. Patients with massive or high-risk PE are particularly vulnerable and may not respond to conventional treatments, necessitating the implementation of mechanical circulatory support. Here, we discuss recent advancements in the diagnosis and multidisciplinary management of patients with high-risk PE and highlight the need for rapid and personalized treatment strategies.
Authors
- Nikos Werner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1331-882X)
- Mario Iannaccone (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0571-3918)
- Guido Tavazzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9560-5138)
- Mehmet Oezkur (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1284-066X)
- Pia Lanmüller (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6850-5521)
- Luise Mentzel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0905-607X)
- Tharusan Thevathasan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4698-4079)
- Karl Fengler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0611-7376)
Institutions
- Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (DE)
- University of Pavia (IT)
- Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (DE)
- Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Brüder Trier (DE)
- University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (DE)
- Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité (DE)
- Leipzig Heart Institute (DE)
- Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco (IT)
- German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DE)
- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin (DE)
- Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IT)
- Freie Universität Berlin (DE)
- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin (DE)
- Leipzig University (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Heart Journal Supplements
- Published
- 2025-02-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suaf001
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.74
Funders
- Abiomed