Dr Catalin Toma joins us to share practical guidance on catheter-based intervention for pulmonary embolism, offering clinical insights for interventionalists navigating this increasingly active space.

As catheter-directed therapies for PE continue to evolve and expand into more centres, questions around patient selection, technique, and post-procedural management remain front of mind for the interventional community. Dr Toma draws on his clinical experience to address the practical considerations that matter most at the point of care.

Interview Questions:

1. How has the interventionalist's role in managing pulmonary embolism shifted in recent years, and what is driving that change?
2. How do you approach risk stratification and patient selection for catheter-based PE intervention?
3. What are the key technical considerations operators should bear in mind when performing catheter-directed therapy for PE?
4. What are the most common pitfalls or challenges you see in practice, and how do you navigate them?
5. What is your key take-home message for interventionalists looking to build or refine their PE programme?

Recorded on-site at EuroPCR 2026, Paris.
Editors: Jordan Rance
Videographer: Oliver Miles
Support: This is an independent interview produced by Radcliffe Cardiology.