Mechanical thrombectomy is associated with shorter length of hospital stay and lower readmission rates compared with conservative therapy for acute submassive pulmonary embolism: a propensity-matched analysis
Zain Khazi, J. Pierce, Shahrzad Azizaddini, Ryan M. Davis, Ambarish P. Bhat
Abstract
PURPOSE: To determine if mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for submassive pulmonary embolism (PE) positively impacts length of hospital stay (LOS), intensive care unit stay (ICU LOS), readmission rate, and in-hospital mortality compared with conservative therapy. METHODS: < 0.05. Additionally, a subgroup analysis based on PESI scores was assessed. RESULTS: < 0.001). A subgroup analysis did not demonstrate that the PESI score had a significant impact on LOS, ICU LOS, readmission, or in-hospital mortality rates. CONCLUSION: MT for submassive PE can reduce the total LOS and 30-day readmission rates compared with conservative therapy. However, in-hospital mortality and ICU LOS were not significantly different between the two groups.