Thrombus aspiration and in situ thrombolysis via a 6F Guidezilla catheter in elderly patients with high-risk pulmonary embolism: a case series of six patients
Background Systemic thrombolysis is often not an option for elderly patients with PE because of bleeding risk. Large-bore catheters (16F−24F) can injure fragile vessels. The 6F Guidezilla guide extension catheter, already used in coronary cases, offers a smaller-caliber choice for thrombus aspiration and local thrombol...