Table 2.
Risk profile of PE patients who received CDT versus medical therapy. Patients were classified according to the early mortality risk criteria as described in the 2019 ESC Guidelines. Parenthesis indicate percentage of patients within each group
| Early Mortality Risk | CDT (N = 87) | Conservative treatment (N = 1007) |
|---|---|---|
| High | 26 (30%) | 167 (17%) |
| Intermediate-high | 34 (39%) | 96 (10%) |
| Intermediate-low | 23 (26%) | 498 (49%) |
| Low | 4 (5%) | 246 (24%) |
CDT catheter-directed therapy