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A 68-year-old woman with acute pulmonary embolism presents with hypotension, tachycardia, and oxygen saturation 84 percent on room air despite oxygen therapy. Echocardiography shows right ventricular dilation and dysfunction. According to Canadian and international guidelines, what is the most appropriate reperfusion strategy?

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