| CDT | catheter-directed thrombolysis |
| CTEPH | chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| EU | European Union |
| FDA | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| LV | left ventricle |
| PAP | pulmonary artery pressure |
| PE | pulmonary embolism |
| PTS | post-thrombotic syndrome |
| RCT | randomized controlled trial |
| rt-PA | recombinant tissue plasminogen activator |
| RV | right ventricle |
| USAT | ultrasound-assisted thrombolysis |
| VTE | venous thromboembolism |