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Table 2 Procedural characteristics

From: Mechanical thrombectomy in intermediate- and high-risk acute pulmonary embolism: hemodynamic outcomes at three months

Parameter

Value (n = 29)

Time from diagnosis to procedure, h

21 (4–24)

Local anaesthesia, n (%)

29 (100)

Femoral access, n (%)

29 (100)

Contrast agent used, mL

115 (80–140)

Procedure time, min

68 (60–90)

Fluoroscopy time, min

15.3 (11.7–19.0)

Anticoagulation before procedure

 

Unfractionated heparin, n (%)

29 (100)

Anticoagulation at discharge

 

Low-molecular weight heparin, n (%)

4 (14)

Vitamin K antagonist, n (%)

1 (3)

Direct oral anticoagulant, n (%)

24 (83)

Length of stay

 

Intensive care unit, days

2 (1–4)

In hospital stay, days

7 (6–11)

  1. Data are presented as mean ± SD, median (interquartile ranges), or counts (percentages)