The Future of Catheter-Directed Therapy: Data Gaps, Unmet Needs, and Future Trials

Tech Vasc Interv Radiol. 2017 Sep;20(3):224-226. doi: 10.1053/j.tvir.2017.07.013. Epub 2017 Jul 5.

Abstract

This article will focus on 3 avenues for future research: (1) addressing the lack of short- and long-term clinical outcome research on catheter-directed therapy; (2) determining the safety and efficacy of novel thrombus removal devices; and (3) translating our knowledge of the pathobiology and pathophysiology of pulmonary embolism into novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

Keywords: Pulmonary Embolism; Research; Thrombectomy; Thrombolysis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization, Swan-Ganz / adverse effects
  • Catheterization, Swan-Ganz / instrumentation
  • Catheterization, Swan-Ganz / trends*
  • Catheters / trends*
  • Clinical Trials as Topic / methods*
  • Diffusion of Innovation
  • Equipment Design
  • Fibrinolytic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Fibrinolytic Agents / adverse effects
  • Forecasting
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intra-Arterial
  • Professional Practice Gaps / trends*
  • Pulmonary Embolism / diagnosis
  • Pulmonary Embolism / physiopathology
  • Pulmonary Embolism / therapy*
  • Research Design / trends*
  • Risk Factors
  • Thrombolytic Therapy / adverse effects
  • Thrombolytic Therapy / instrumentation
  • Thrombolytic Therapy / trends*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Fibrinolytic Agents