[Application of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in catastrophic pulmonary embolism].

Authors

W R Xing, X M Xu

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Zhonghua jie he he hu xi za zhi = Zhonghua jiehe he huxi zazhi = Chinese journal of tuberculosis and respiratory diseases. Volume 49. Issue 8. Pages 886-890. Aug 12, 2026.

Abstract

Acute high-risk pulmonary embolism (HRPE), particularly in patients progressing to catastrophic pulmonary embolism (PE), is associated with extremely high mortality. As a cardiopulmonary support technique, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides critical circulatory and respiratory support. Whether used as a standalone treatment or a bridge to definitive therapy (such as surgical embolectomy or catheter-based intervention), ECMO plays a pivotal role in the management of catastrophic PE. This review summarizes the role of ECMO in combination with various therapeutic strategies for catastrophic PE, aiming to inform clinical practice.

PMID:
42557077
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 06 Aug 2026.

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