Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

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Reimbursement Cardiothoracic Document Congenital 52

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Background Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is linked to higher rates of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The estimated pulmonary artery systolic pressure (ePASP ≥ 35 mmHg) measured by echocardiography helps screen PH patients. Early diagnosis of PH is important for clinical treatment.

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Pulmonary Hypertension Hospital Outcomes 64

DAIC

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Getty Images milla1cf Tue, 02/06/2024 - 20:36 February 6, 2024 — Cortex announced the initiation of its RESOLVE-AF trial ( NCT05883631 ), a study formally launched in late October 2023. AFib is the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting more than 30 million patients worldwide.

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Ablation Atrial Fibrillation AFIB Pulmonary 104

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Patients in Group 2 had greater pulmonary artery systolic pressure than those in Group 1 (p-value<0.001). The patients were divided into two groups based on age: Group 1 included children and adolescents (18 years of age; n=42), while Group 2 consisted of adults (>18 years of age; n=57), at the time of device percutaneous closure.

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Hospital Exercise Tachycardia Pulmonary 52

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

We previously reported that first-pass pulmonary vein (PV) isolation (FPI) is related to the PV isolation (PVI) durability in ablation index (AI) guided catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) (J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2023). However, the impact of obesity on FPI has been scarcely reported.

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Obesity Pulmonary Ablation Atrial Fibrillation 40

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

MARCH 17, 2025

Methods and Results A total of 323 consecutive FAT patients who underwent electrophysiological study and radiofrequency catheter ablation between January 2011 and March 2023 were selected for this study. Young adults had a higher proportion of FAT originating from the superior vena cava and pulmonary veins.

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Tachycardia Ablation Outcomes Tricuspid 40

DAIC

JANUARY 31, 2024

A company statement reported that its PFA System is indicated for the isolation of pulmonary veins in the treatment of drug-refractory, recurrent, symptomatic, paroxysmal (i.e., The FARAPULSE PFA System is indicated for the isolation of pulmonary veins in the treatment of drug-refractory, recurrent, symptomatic, paroxysmal (i.e.,

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Ablation Atrial Fibrillation Anatomy Pulmonary 111

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MAY 13, 2024

Due to the implantation technique, left pulmonary artery (LPA) stents represent a relative contraindication to Venus P-valve. 16/17 (94%) patients were successfully implanted. 3/16 (18.7%) patients underwent Venus P-valve implantation with LPA stents.

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Stents Stent Pulmonary 52

Journal of the American Heart Association

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Journal of the American Heart Association, Volume 12, Issue 23 , December 5, 2023. BackgroundLeft heart disease is the most common cause of pulmonary hypertension (PH) and is frequently accompanied by increases in pulmonary vascular resistance.

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Pulmonary Atrial Fibrillation Hypertension Heart Disease 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

In patients with narrow QRS ( not this patient), this pattern is highly suggestive of acute pulmonary embolism. Although it was technically difficult and the quality therefore leaves a lot to be desired, you can still make out RV dilation and septal flattening which is much more suggestive of pulmonary embolism than OMI.

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Cardiogenic Shock Ultrasound Tachycardia Pulmonary 127

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

However, retrograde arterial perfusion from the femoral artery can increase left ventricular (LV) afterload, resulting in LV distention which may hamper myocardial recovery and worsen pulmonary congestion. Impella may be particularly effective in reducing pulmonary congestion. 3.65]; p&lt;0.0001). to 1.96) and VA-ECMO alone (1.94

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Cardiogenic Shock Pulmonary Aortic Circulation 40

Journal of the American Heart Association

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Journal of the American Heart Association, Volume 12, Issue 23 , December 5, 2023. Transpulmonary exosomal miRs offer valuable insights into pulmonary circulation microenvironments. Using an in vitro flow model simulating the shear stress experienced by pulmonary endothelial cells, we observed a significant upregulation of miR‐21.

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Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Pulmonary Heart Disease 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Background:Transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (TPVR) has been acknowledged as a common and beneficial treatment for significant pulmonary regurgitation (PR), but data are still lacking about the mid-term effects of self-expanding valve implantation in patients with pyramidal right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT).Methods:This

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Pulmonary Outcomes Circulation 40

Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Abstract: Pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) is characterized by pulmonary arterial endothelial cells (PAECs) dysfunction and pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (PASMCs) activation. Copyright © 2023 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. For decades, the therapies for PAH based on stem cells have been shown to be effective.

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Pulmonary Hypertension Article 40

DAIC

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Patients in the study will be randomized to undergo pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) and left atrial posterior wall ablation using the FARAPULSE PFA System, or receive AAD treatment, and followed for three years. The randomized AVANT GUARD trial will enroll more than 500 patients diagnosed with persistent AF at up to 75 sites globally.

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Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Atrial Flutter Blood Clot 115

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Animal studies have shown that mice with TBX1 gene mutations have smaller left pulmonary arteries compared to wild type mice, defined by a reduced left pulmonary artery (LPA) to right pulmonary artery (RPA) ratio. A single study has shown this translates to humans with 22q11 and structurally normal hearts.

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Pulmonary Risk Factors Heart Disease Echocardiogram 40

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Background:Neonates with complex congenital heart disease and pulmonary overcirculation have been historically treated surgically. Cox regression was used to evaluate the association between palliation strategy and 6-month mortality.Results:From 2021 to 2023, 17 patients (median age, 4 days; interquartile range [IQR], 2–8; median weight, 2.5

Congenital Heart Disease 40

Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease Pulmonary 40

The American Journal of Cardiology

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Publication date: Available online 30 December 2023 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Tanmay Gokhale, Matthew E. Harinstein

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Pulmonary Hypertension 40

Ken Grauer, MD

AUGUST 16, 2024

For a 10-minute video review on reading Pulmonary CT Scan — WATCH_this_VIDEO by Dr. Jake Gibbons. Figure-5: CTPA view in today's case — showing large clot burden in the right and left main pulmonary arteries. == C ASE F ollow-Up: The "good news" in today's case — is that the patient received thrombolytics, and ultimately did well.

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Blog Tachycardia Cardiogenic Shock Pulmonary 156

Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Shortness of breath and syncope are common symptoms of right ventricular failure caused by pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), which is the result of blockage and increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries. Copyright © 2023 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Getty Images milla1cf Tue, 12/19/2023 - 18:09 December 19, 2023 — BioCardia, Inc. , These trials included 93 patients treated with culture expanded MSCs or dedicated controls using the Helix delivery system with no observed treatment emergent serious adverse events.

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Heart Failure Interventional Cardiology Pulmonary Heart Disease 105

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

large ASD, partial anomalous pulmonary venous return, significant tricuspid regurgitation, carcinoid valvular disease, etc,) 2) Conditions causing pressure overload of the RV. Any cause of pulmonary hypertension. There is normal axis, normal R-wave progression in the precordial leads and no intraventricular conduction abnormalities.

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Pulmonary Tricuspid Chest Pain Cardiogenic Shock 116

Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, Volume 16, Issue 11 , Page e012043, November 1, 2023. BACKGROUND:In patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (PersAF), catheter ablation aiming for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is associated with moderate clinical effectiveness.

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Atrial Fibrillation Pulmonary Quality of Life Ablation 40

Ken Grauer, MD

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

KEY Point: Although true that patients with longstanding, severe pulmonary disease may manifest a QRST complex in standard lead I with marked overall reduction in QRST amplitude ( See ECG Blog #65 — regarding Schamroth’s Sign ) — you should never normally see a completely flat line in any of the standard limb leads.

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Blog Chest Pain Bradycardia Physiology 176

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Background:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) is a progressive respiratory disorder ranking third in global mortality. The search timeline included the earliest available date until April 2023, including studies that investigated stroke occurrence in COPD patients. The analysis was conducted using CMA v.3

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Pulmonary Stroke Strokes 40

The American Journal of Cardiology

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Publication date: Available online 30 November 2023 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Muni Rubens, Venkataraghavan Ramamoorthy, Anshul Saxena, Javier Jimenez, Shebin George, Jiana Baker, Juan Ruiz, Sandra Chaparro

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Atrial Fibrillation Pulmonary Hypertension Hospital 40

Ken Grauer, MD

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

These 2 settings are: i ) In patients with severe , often longstanding pulmonary disease ; and / or , ii ) In acutely ill patients with multi-system disease ( ie, sepsis, shock, electrolyte and/or acid-base disorders ). Hypoxic injury ( from pneumonia or other acute pulmonary complication ). Acute pulmonary embolus.

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Blog COVID-19 AFIB Pulmonary 78

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

Smith interpretation: This is highly likely to be due to extreme right heart strain and is nearly diagnostic of pulmonary embolism. It is of course pulmonary embolism. No d-dimer or CT pulmonary angiogram was done when they discovered that she had normal coronary arteries. What is the clear diagnosis and reason for arrest?

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Chest Pain Pulmonary Embolism STEMI 71

Journal of the American Heart Association

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Journal of the American Heart Association, Volume 12, Issue 23 , December 5, 2023. BackgroundThe modified Blalock‐Taussig‐Thomas shunt is the gold standard palliation for securing pulmonary blood flow in infants with ductal‐dependent pulmonary blood flow.

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Pediatrics Stents Stent Pulmonary 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 2, 2025

CT of the chest showed no pulmonary embolism but bibasilar infiltrates. For more on Torsades de Pointes vs PMVT See My Comment in the October 18, 2023 post and the September 2, 2024 post in Dr. Smith's ECG Blog ). She was intubated. Bedside cardiac ultrasound showed moderately decreased LV function.

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Tachycardia Cardiomyopathy Blog Bradycardia 116

DAIC

JUNE 27, 2024

Anumana has received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for four of its algorithms: low ejection fraction, pulmonary hypertension , cardiac amyloidosis, and hyperkalemia. FDA clearance in September 2023 and is currently under review in Europe.

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Technology Heart Rhythm Innovation Heart Failure 105

The American Journal of Cardiology

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Publication date: Available online 15 December 2023 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Alberto Palazzuoli, Alessandra Cartocci, Filippo Pirrotta, Maria Cristina Tavera, Francesco Morrone, Francesca Vannuccini, Alessandro Campora, Gaetano Ruocco

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Ultrasound Heart Failure Pulmonary 40

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

MAY 18, 2024

Most popular method is pulmonary vein isolation using these energy sources as the pulmonary veins harbour the triggers for atrial fibrillation. While myocardial tissue is preferentially ablated, effects on adjacent structures like esophagus, phrenic nerve and pulmonary vein tissue is limited with pulsed field ablation.

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Ablation Atrial Fibrillation Pulmonary Arrhythmia 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Ken (below) is appropriately worried about pulmonary embolism from the ECG. What I had not told him before he made that judgement is that the patient also had ultrasound B-lines of pulmonary edema. I was told that the Queen of Hearts had called it OMI with high confidence. What do you think?

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Aneurysm Stent Stents Chest Pain 124

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Here is a subsequent rhythm strip: This confirms sinus rhythm == MY Comment , by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 10/21 /2023 ): == It is often challenging to review the charts of complex cases when you lack a detailed sequential account of events that transpired. The heart rate gradually slowed with supportive care.

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Tachycardia Pulmonary Blood Pressure Blog 139

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted among children under 18 who were diagnosed with CLM and underwent surgery at Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University between January 2007 and December 2023. Congenital pulmonary airway malformation was the most common diagnosis, affecting 26 children (68.4%).

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Congenital Outcomes Pulmonary Hospital 52

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Backgroundwide antral pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is effective for treating paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF), although time-demanding.

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Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Laboratory Electrophysiology 52