Learning objectives

After watching the webinar, participants will: 

• Learn the indications and contraindications for CDT. Proper patient selection and timing of the procedure will be discussed.  
• Have an overview of contemporary techniques of CDT (system, devices, vascular access, local thrombolysis, periprocedural anticoagulation)

Needs assessment and expected educational outcome

Disseminate the recently published position paper Percutaneous treatment options for acute pulmonary embolism: a clinical consensus statement by the ESC Working Group on Pulmonary Circulation and Right Ventricular Function and the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions, Eurointervention 2022.

Main Topic

Pulmonary Circulation, Pulmonary Embolism, Right Heart Failure

Session information

This webinar is designed for cardiologists and cardiologists in training interested in treatment of patients with acute pulmonary embolism, acute cardiac care specialists, interventional cardiologists. 

During the webinar, you will be encouraged to send your questions by chat and interact with our key opinion leaders who will provide live feedback.

Technical settings

The webinar is available on PC and tablets. The use of a smartphone is not recommended.

To answer the MCQs during the live, you must allow pop-up windows.

A high-speed Internet connection is required (minimum 2 Mbps).