Thrombectomy Reduces Pulmonary Embolism Mortality But Unequal Access and Outcomes Persist by Race and Income

Brett Cohen; Saran Singh; Nicholas Roma; Mary Julieanne Kay Sundo; Megan Pattoli; Mitchell Schwocho; Michael Durkin

doi:10.1016/j.jvsv.2025.102434

Thrombectomy Reduces Pulmonary Embolism Mortality But Unequal Access and Outcomes Persist by Race and Income

Journal of Vascular Surgery Venous and Lymphatic Disorders 2026 Open access

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Authors: Brett Cohen, Saran Singh, Nicholas Roma, Mary Julieanne Kay Sundo, Megan Pattoli, Mitchell Schwocho, Michael Durkin

DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2025.102434

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Abstract

To evaluate the association of catheter-directed thrombectomy with in-hospital mortality and examine disparities in its utilization across race and income levels in patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE) with cor pulmonale, using National Inpatient Sample (NIS) data from 2016 to 2022.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Peripheral Artery Disease Management

Publication details

Journal / source: Journal of Vascular Surgery Venous and Lymphatic Disorders
Volume: 14
Issue: 2
Pages: 102434–102434
Publication date: 28 February 2026
Language: EN