77
Participants
Start Date
May 31, 2016
Primary Completion Date
August 31, 2021
Study Completion Date
August 31, 2021
CDT without ultrasound acceleration
A pulmonary arteriogram will be performed. Upon confirmation of the pulmonary embolus a standard infusion catheter will be placed within the clot. The catheter will be used for infusion of thrombolytics to treat/dissolve the pulmonary embolus.
CDT with ultrasound acceleration
A pulmonary arteriogram will be performed. Upon confirmation of the pulmonary embolus an infusion catheter that incorporates an ultrasound emitting wire will be placed within the clot. The catheter will be used for infusion of thrombolytics to treat/dissolve the pulmonary embolus. The wire will be connected to an ultrasound generating device.
UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh
UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh
UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh
UPMC Passavant, Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
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