Thrombectomy for Pulmonary Embolism

Thrombectomy for Pulmonary Embolism

Definition

An interventional procedure to remove a blood clot from a pulmonary artery in a patient with acute pulmonary embolism.

Also known as Thrombectomy for Pulmonary Embolism — per NCIT

Anatomy

Organ Relation Source
Blood vessel Procedure Has Target Anatomy NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Cardiovascular system Procedure Has Target Anatomy NCIT · CC BY 4.0