Systemic Thrombolysis Versus Catheter Directed Management for Acute Intermediate-high Pulmonary Embolism
Condition(s) studied
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Streptokinase Injection: 250000 IU as a loading dose over 30 min. Followed by 100000 IU/hour over 12:24hours or accelerated regimen 1.5 million IU over 2 hours
Penumbra System: which comprised of several devices: * RED Reperfusion Catheters * Penumbra JET Reperfusion Catheters * ACE Reperfusion Catheters * MAX Reperfusion Catheters * 3D Revascularization Device * Penumbra ENGINE Aspiration Source * Penumbra ENGINE Canister * Aspiration Tubing
Study summary
To compare in hospital clinical outcomes and one month follow up of systemic thrombolysis versus catheter directed management for the treatment of acute intermediate- high risk pulmonary embolism (using streptokinase or tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) and catheter-based intervention group using Penumbra System).
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Change in blood pressure — during hospital stay (about 1 week) and one month after discharge
- Change in heart rate — during hospital stay (about 1 week) and one month after discharge
- Change in respiratory rate — during hospital stay (about 1 week) and one month after discharge
- Change of O2 saturation. — during hospital stay (about 1 week)
- Change of RV signs of PE by Transthoracic echocardiography — during hospital stay (about 1 week) and one month after discharge
- Need for mechanical ventilation. — during hospital stay (about 1 week)
- Need for surgical intervention. — during hospital stay (about 1 week)
surgical embolectomy - Duration of hospital stay. — during hospital stay (about 1 week)
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital University | Asyut | Egypt |
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