7 Treatment Options for Pulmonary Embolism
Embolectomy
The main goal of an embolectomy is to mechanically dissolve any large blood clot in your pulmonary artery. This can be done either by a catheter or surgery, depending on the experience of the doctor. In general, a catheter-based option is more common as it requires less time and effort. However, both types would have some possible risks, such as airway bleeding and pulmonary artery rupture. That is why it is only suggested in extremely unstable people who are at high risk of death without immediate effective treatment. [6]
