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ArticleEuropean heart journal supplements : journal of the European Society of Cardiology2025

Mechanical circulatory support in acute pulmonary embolism.

Luise Mentzel, Karl Fengler, Mehmet Oezkur, Pia Lanmüller, Guido Tavazzi, Tharusan Thevathasan, Mario Iannaccone, Nikos Werner

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Article in European heart journal supplements : journal of the European Society of Cardiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Initial management of intermediate- and high-risk pulmonary embolism.CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Luise MentzelDepartment of Cardiology, Heart Center Leipzig, University of Leipzig, Strümpellstraße 39, Leipzig 04289, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0905-607X
Karl FenglerDepartment of Cardiology, Heart Center Leipzig, University of Leipzig, Strümpellstraße 39, Leipzig 04289, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0611-7376
Mehmet OezkurDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital of Mainz, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Langenbeck straße 1, Mainz 55131, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1284-066X
Pia LanmüllerDepartment of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité, Augustenburger Platz 1, Berlin 13353, Germany.
Guido TavazziIntensive Care Department, University of Pavia, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9560-5138
Tharusan ThevathasanDepartment of Cardiology, Angiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Hindenburgdamm 30, Berlin 12203, Germany.
Mario IannacconeDivision of Cardiology, San Giovanni Bosco, ASL Città di Torino, Piazza Donatori di Sangue n. 3, Turin 10100, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0571-3918
Nikos WernerHeart Centre Trier, Barmherzigen Brueder Hospital, Internal Medicine III/Cardiology, Nordallee 1, Trier 54292, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition caused by the thrombo-embolic obstruction of pulmonary arteries, which often leads to haemodynamic instability, right ventricular failure, and potentially death. Patients with massive or high-risk PE are particularly vulnerable and may not respond to conventional treatments, necessitating the implementation of mechanical circulatory support. Here, we discuss recent advancements in the diagnosis and multidisciplinary management of patients with high-risk PE and highlight the need for rapid and personalized treatment strategies.

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Acute pulmonary embolismHaemodynamic instabilityHeart TeamMechanical circulatory supportPulmonary Embolism Response Teams (PERTs)

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PMID40302846
PMCPMC12036525

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