Cardiovascular
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RSV hospitalization increases cardiorespiratory event, COPD exacerbation risk
Caihua Liang, MD, PhD, and Elizabeth Begier, MD, discuss the importance of prevention in light of data showing elevated risk for up to 180 days following the acute infection.
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Bilateral lung transplant comparable to heart-lung transplant in primary PAH
Recent findings reinforce the widely used strategy of bilateral lung transplantation for most patients with primary PAH who do not have structural heart disease.
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2026 GOLD report provides key updates on COPD exacerbations, case finding
Gerard J. Criner, MD, FCCP, a member of the GOLD Science Committee, said the latest insights aim to improve patient outcomes and bring awareness to treating COPD exacerbations.
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Hypoxic burden emerges as a key cardiovascular risk marker in pediatric OSA
Investigator Olga Mediano, PhD, said hypoxic burden may more fully capture the physiological consequences of OSA by integrating the frequency, duration, and depth of oxygen desaturation events.
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Trials suggest RSV vaccine reduces hospitalization for cardiorespiratory conditions in older adults
Data from studies in the United States and Denmark add to the growing evidence that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination is effective in older adults.
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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.
