When should embolectomy be considered for pulmonary embolus?

• contraindications to thrombolytic therapy


• hypotension despite maximal medical treatment for > 1 h

Source

Wood, Kenneth. "Major Pulmonary Embolism review of a Pathophysiologic Approach to the Golden Hour fo Hemodynamically Significant Pulmonary Embolism." Chest. V 121 Issue 3. March 2002.