Thrombosis research
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Thrombosis research · Feb 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialRetrograde lung perfusion in the treatment of massive pulmonary embolism. A randomised porcine study.
The treatment of massive pulmonary embolisms with an associated cardiac arrest is controversial; however, surgical thrombectomy with extracorporeal circulation (ECC) is an option for treatment. It is difficult to remove all thromboembolic material. Theoretically, retrograde blood perfusion through the lungs may be beneficial. ⋯ Retrograde lung perfusion was not generally beneficial in the treatment of massive pulmonary embolism in this setup; however, it may be an option if only a modest amount of material is accessible in the pulmonary artery.