BTG (LON:BTG) touted data today from the Optalyse PE trial showing that pulmonary embolism can be treated effectively with Ekos over a shorter period and with smaller doses of thrombolytic drugs compared to the current standard.
The 101-patient trial randomized participants to receive therapeutic anticoagulation and Ekos acoustic pulse thrombolysis therapy at different doses for different lengths of time. The 1st group received 4 milligrams per catheter of tissue plasminogen activator over 2 hours, while the 2nd cohort received the same dose over 4 hours. The 3rd group was treated with 6 milligrams per catheter over 6 hours and the 4th group received 12 milligrams per catheter over 6 hours.
BTG’s Ekos system uses ultrasonic waves in combination with thrombolytic drugs to dissolve clots and restore heart function.
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