Advancing Acute PE Care with Lightning 12 in Miskolc

Outstanding achievement from the Cardiology Department in Miskolc, where Dr. Gergely Nagy, Dr. Zsolt Ondrejkó, Dr. Gábor Nagy, Dr. Bence Penczu, Dr. Zsolt Szabó and their dedicated team successfully treated a pulmonary embolism using the Penumbra Lightning 12 aspiration system. This intelligent aspiration platform allowed for targeted clot removal while maintaining remarkable procedural control and…

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PE treatment with Penumbra Lightning 12 Fr

A patient with hypertension presented with life-threatening pulmonary embolism (PE), experiencing dyspnea, chest pain, and hypoxia. A CT scan revealed a large right-sided PE, and with the patient’s hemodynamic instability, immediate action was necessary. A successful computer-assisted aspiration thrombectomy was performed, using the Penumbra Lightning 12 Fr device via right femoral vein access. The procedure…

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Advancements in treating pulmonary embolism

The Penumbra Lightning 12 aspiration thrombectomy catheter is engineered with a continuous vacuum engine and AI-driven microprocessor valve, providing unparalleled precision in clot removal. This technology minimizes embolic risk in the lungs and veins while reducing unnecessary blood loss. Its XTorque feature enhances maneuverability, making it a top choice for PE treatment. Huge congratulations to…

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