Meta-Analysis Comparing Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis Versus Systemic Anticoagulation Alone for Submassive Pulmonary Embolism
Ismayl M, Machanahalli Balakrishna A, Aboeata A, Gupta T, Young M, Altin S, Aronow H, Goldsweig A. Meta-Analysis Comparing Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis Versus Systemic Anticoagulation Alone for Submassive Pulmonary Embolism. The American Journal Of Cardiology 2022, 178: 154-162. PMID: 35778309, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2022.06.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubmassive pulmonary embolismSystemic anticoagulationMinor bleedingPulmonary embolismBlood transfusionRisk ratioSimilar bleeding ratesRight ventricular dysfunctionFirst-line therapyConfidence intervalsRandom-effects modelHospital mortalityMajor bleedingHemodynamic instabilityVentricular dysfunctionOptimal therapyBleeding rateIndependent reviewersSystematic reviewBleedingMortalityPatientsGoogle ScholarAnticoagulationTransfusion