Continuous Aspiration Thrombectomy in High- and Intermediate-High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism in Real-World Clinical Practice

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Schematic decision-making approach for PE management and qualification for CDT. AC = anticoagulation, CDT = catheter-directed mechanical aspiration thrombectomy, ECMO = extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, HR = heart rate, PE = pulmonary embolism, PERT = pulmonary embolism response team, RV = right ventricle, SaO₂ = arterial oxygen saturation, SBP = systolic blood pressure, and ST = systemic thrombolysis.