Outcomes of Mechanical Thrombectomy Compared With Systemic Thrombolysis in Pulmonary Embolism: A Comprehensive Evaluation From the National Inpatient Sample Database

Systemic thrombolysis (ST) may not be ideal for many patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE) due to bleeding risk. In this analysis, we evaluated the safety and effectiveness of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) as an alternative to ST for acute PE.