Cardiovascular
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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 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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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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Sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy: Is it time to establish a standard of care?
Sepsis and septic shock still carry high morbidity and mortality in ICU patients despite recent improvements in care. Sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy (SICM), which complicates greater than 10% of sepsis and septic […]
