- Ultrasound-facilitated, Catheter-directed, Thrombolysis in Intermediate-high Risk Pulmonary Embolism — Active Not Recruiting • Phase IV • Cardiology / Cardiovascular • NCT04790370.
- Study comparing blood thinners alone versus blood thinners with ultrasound-assisted clot-dissolving device for moderate-to-high risk blood clots in the lungs.
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There are many available treatments for pulmonary embolism (PE), but the best treatment for this condition is not known. The HI-PEITHO study will compare two treatment options that are both available on the market for the treatment of PE. Patients will be randomized 1:1 to receive either blood thinners (anticoagulation) or blood thinners (anticoagulation) in combination with a device called the EkoSonicTM Endovascular device to dissolve blood clots. Patients will be followed for 12 months after randomization and have assessments while in the hospital as well as at 7 days,…