Dr. Dinu Balanescu
Interventional Cardiology Fellow
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Dr. Dinu Balanescu is an interventional cardiology fellow and assistant professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
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Episode # 458 • 10 Jul 2026
The Golden Age of Pulmonary Embolism Randomized Controlled Trials
This episode examines the historical evidence behind systemic thrombolysis, the emergence of catheter-directed therapies and mechanical thrombectomy, and the landmark RCTs – STORM-PE, PEERLESS, HI-PEITHO, and PEERLESS II – that are reshaping intermediate-risk PE management. The discussion highlights challenges in PE trial design, the critical importance of clinical deterioration as an endpoint, and why this era represents an unprecedented wave of evidence generation in PE. Audio editing for this episode was performed by CardioNerds Intern, Dr. Julia Marques Fernandes.
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Dr. Dinu Balanescu is chief cardiology fellow at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, with clinical and academic interests at the intersection of interventional cardiology, cardio-oncology, and pulmonary vascular disease. His research has focused on coronary disease in oncology populations, catheter-based therapies for pulmonary embolism, and expanding interventional approaches in high-risk patient cohorts. He has contributed to national educational and research efforts through roles with the American College of Cardiology, PERT Consortium, and CardioNerds. Dr. Balanescu is committed to advancing evidence-based, multidisciplinary care for patients with complex cardiovascular and oncologic needs.
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