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Caring patient and health is our expertise.|Catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) is associated with a lower risk for death and major bleeding complications than systemic thrombolysis for patients with intermediate- or high-risk pulmonary embolism, data indicate. CDT entails a lower risk for death

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Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis Best for Pulmonary Embolism
Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis Best for Pulmonary Embolism

Catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) is associated with a lower risk for death and major bleeding complications than systemic thrombolysis for patients with intermediate- or high-risk pulmonary embolism, data indicate. CDT entails a lower risk for death and similar risk for intracerebral hemorrhage, compared with anticoagulation therapy.

2023-06-21

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