Pulmonary Vascular
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Session to highlight identification and management of right ventricular failure
Jorge Velazco, MD, FCCP, will chair a Wednesday morning session on the basics of right ventricular failure pathophysiology, medical treatment, echocardiographic evaluation, and advanced management with mechanical circulatory support.
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Session addresses complex pulmonary vascular challenges in cirrhosis
Yu Kuang (Julie) Lai, MD, detailed the diagnosis of hepatopulmonary syndrome and post-liver transplant hypoxemia during the session, which also reviewed portopulmonary hypertension.
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Session to discuss the management of pulmonary disease during pregnancy
Lisa K. Moores, MD, FCCP, will present during a Tuesday afternoon session on how physiology during pregnancy alters the clinical presentation and management of pulmonary disorders.
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Experts to spotlight considerations for mechanical circulatory support devices in cardiothoracic surgery
Karuna Puttur Rajkumar, MD, MBBS, will chair a Monday session on the initial evaluation, troubleshooting, and optimization of mechanical circulatory support in cardiothoracic surgery.
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Experts to explore imaging modalities for the often-overlooked right heart
Navitha Ramesh, MD, MBBS, FCCP, will chair a session on available imaging techniques and considerations for evaluating the complex structure and function of the right ventricle.
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Beyond the pump: Clinical and psychosocial dimensions of LVAD therapy
Advanced HFrEF carries high mortality, but LVAD therapy can improve survival, heart function, and quality of life.
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Shared decision-making in PAH
Shared decision-making is a collaborative process where clinicians and patients make informed health care decisions together, balancing medical evidence with patient values, which is especially important in complex conditions like PAH.
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Pooled data suggest sotatercept as novel disease-modifying therapy for PAH
Aaron B. Waxman, MD, PhD, FCCP, said he believes the drug will become a first-line therapy option, but questions remain regarding when to initiate treatment.
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Turning the tide in right ventricular failure: The role of mechanical support
As mechanical circulatory support technologies advance, understanding the unique features of right-sided devices is essential for optimal patient selection.
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Intersection of American Heart Month and Black History Month offers chance to highlight disparities in care
Marcus St. John, MD, said health system-wide checklists can combat implicit bias and help ensure all patients receive appropriate care.
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Consequences of wildfire smoke exposure extend beyond local area
In a recent study, Mary E. Maldarelli, MD, and colleagues demonstrated that wildfires can increase health risks even from thousands of miles away.
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Major takeaways from the seventh world symposium on PH
The core definition of pulmonary hypertension (PH) remains a mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) > 20 mm Hg, with precapillary PH defined by a pulmonary arterial wedge pressure (PCWP) ≤ […]
