Pulmonary Vasculature

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ESC Guidelines Updated for the Diagnosis, Treatment of PE

In guidelines developed by the European Society of Cardiology, in collaboration with the European Respiratory Society, updated recommendations are presented for the management of patients with acute pulmonary embolism.

Ralinepag Reduces Pulmonary Vascular Resistance in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Treatment with the next-generation potent prostacyclin receptor agonist ralinepag reduced pulmonary vascular resistance compared with placebo in patients with symptomatic pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Thrombolysis During CPR Increases Survival in PE-Related Cardiac Arrest

Patients who received thrombolysis during cardiopulmonary resuscitation for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest with confirmed pulmonary embolism had significantly higher 30-day survival rates vs patients who did not receive thrombolysis.

Clinical Case: Dyspnea on Exertion After Complications From Chemotherapy

A 65-year-old woman with breast cancer and hypertension has been experiencing progressive dyspnea on exertion after complications from chemotherapy.

Effects of Pulmonary Hypertension on Outcomes After MVR for Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis

Researchers gauged the effect of concomitant pulmonary hypertension on clinical outcomes and late-onset progression of tricuspid regurgitation after mitral valve relapse for rheumatic mitral stenosis.

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Women: New Approaches to Care

Investigators provide recent information on the classification, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension, focusing specifically on its impact on women.

Exercise Tolerance in PAH Increased With Thrice-Daily Oral Treprostinil

This pharmacokinetic substudy was conducted to determine the actual pharmacokinetic profiles of treprostinil in patients transitioning from stable twice daily to stable thrice daily dosing regimens.

Implantable Hemodynamic Sensor May Guide Therapy in PAH With Right-Sided HF

An implantable hemodynamic monitor safely monitored hemodynamic changes in patients with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Higher Concentrations of Osteopontin in CTEPH vs Pulmonary Embolism

Patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension had increased plasma concentrations of osteopontin, which may be involved in fibrotic remodeling.

PE, Death Not Reduced With Early Inferior Vena Cava Filter Placement

Early prophylactic placement of a vena cava filter compared with no placement of a filter after major trauma does not result in a reduced incidence of symptomatic pulmonary embolism or death at 90 days.