Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Improves Survival in Pulmonary Embolism
A protocolized study including initiation of VA-ECMO may reduce mortality in patients with massive PE.
A protocolized study including initiation of VA-ECMO may reduce mortality in patients with massive PE.
An 8-item checklist was used to consider both benefits and harms in changing the definition of high blood pressure.
Patients with higher low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels experienced the greatest reductions in all-cause and cardiovascular mortality from intensive therapy.
The Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound has endorsed recommendations regarding ultrasound imaging test protocols for patients with suspected deep venous thrombosis.
Walking a distance of >400 meters in the 6-minute walk test was associated with a reduced risk for pulmonary arterial hypertension-related death or hospitalization.
Increased right atrial and pulmonary wedge pressures and increased thyroid disease prevalence were associated with atrial arrhythmia development in idiopathic or systemic sclerosis-related pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Prescribers tend to favor a frequency of 3 times per day for oral treprostinil dosing in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.