- Subject is eligible for catheter directed thrombolysis per the study protocol for submassive PE (CT or echocardiographic RV strain (defined as RV/LV ratio >1) without persisting hypotension <90mmHg or drop of systolic blood pressure by at least 40mm Hg for at least 15 minutes with signs of end-organ hypoperfusion (cold extremities or low urinary output <30 mL/h or mental confusion) and without the need of catecholamine support or cardiopulmonary resuscitation).