Improving cardiology fellow education of right heart catheterization using a simulation based curriculum
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DOI: 10.1002/ccd.29128
Abstract: Medical procedures are traditionally taught informally at patients' bedside through observation and practice using the adage “see one, do one, teach one.” This lack of formalized training can cause trainees to be unprepared to perform… read more here.
Keywords: cardiology; right heart; simulation based; heart catheterization ... See more keywords
Two cases of successful treatment of acute right heart failure with Impella RP®
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DOI: 10.1002/ehf2.12698
Abstract: Post‐operative right coronary artery occlusion is a serious complication that demands acute coronary revascularization to prevent myocardial infarction. We present two cases with acute right coronary artery obstruction caused by (1) transfemoral aortic valve implantation… read more here.
Keywords: heart; right heart; heart failure; two cases ... See more keywords
Dapagliflozin reduces pulmonary vascular damage and susceptibility to atrial fibrillation in right heart disease
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DOI: 10.1002/ehf2.14169
Abstract: Sodium‐glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) have made considerable progress in the field of heart failure, but their application in arrhythmia remains to be in‐depth. Right heart disease (RHD) often leads to right heart dysfunction and… read more here.
Keywords: right heart; atrial fibrillation; heart disease; heart ... See more keywords
Right heart dysfunction and failure in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: mechanisms and management. Position statement on behalf of the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology
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DOI: 10.1002/ejhf.1029
Abstract: There is an unmet need for effective treatment strategies to reduce morbidity and mortality in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Until recently, attention in patients with HFpEF was almost exclusively focused… read more here.
Keywords: heart; heart dysfunction; cardiology; right heart ... See more keywords
Regression equations for calculation of z scores for echocardiographic measurements of right heart structures in healthy Han Chinese children
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DOI: 10.1002/jcu.22436
Abstract: Clinical decision making in children with congenital and acquired heart disease relies on measurements of cardiac structures using two‐dimensional echocardiography. We aimed to establish z‐score regression equations for right heart structures in healthy Chinese Han… read more here.
Keywords: heart; structures healthy; right heart; heart structures ... See more keywords
Right heart thrombi (RHT) and clot in transit with concomitant PE management: Approach and considerations
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DOI: 10.1002/pul2.12080
Abstract: Abstract Right heart thrombi (RHT) continues to pose a clinical dilemma for multiple specialties and is especially concerning when present with concomitant pulmonary embolism (PE). Patients with PE and RHT are at an increased risk… read more here.
Keywords: right heart; management; thrombi rht; heart thrombi ... See more keywords
Association between income and likelihood of right heart catheterization in individuals with pulmonary hypertension: A US claims database analysis
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DOI: 10.1002/pul2.12132
Abstract: Abstract We used a US‐based administrative claims database to determine associations between annual household income and the likelihood of right heart catheterization (RHC) among individuals with pulmonary hypertension. Those with annual household income read more here.
Keywords: right heart; likelihood right; claims database; heart catheterization ... See more keywords
Initial Riociguat Monotherapy and Transition from Sildenafil to Riociguat in Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Influence on Right Heart Remodeling and Right Ventricular–Pulmonary Arterial Coupling
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DOI: 10.1007/s00408-018-0160-4
Abstract: PurposeTo evaluate the influence of riociguat on World Health Organization functional class (WHO FC), 6-min walk distance (6MWD), right heart remodeling, and right ventricular–pulmonary arterial (RV–PA) coupling in patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH)… read more here.
Keywords: heart remodeling; treatment; right heart; pulmonary arterial ... See more keywords
Late Right Heart Failure after Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: Characteristics, Predictors, and Outcomes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2020.09.396
Abstract: Background Late right heart failure (LRHF) in patients with left ventricular assist device (LVAD) remains inadequately understood. We sought to evaluate characteristics, predictors, and outcomes of patients who develop LRHF following LVAD. Methods We studied… read more here.
Keywords: right heart; late right; failure; heart failure ... See more keywords
Journey of the Right Heart Following Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2020.09.401
Abstract: Introduction Right heart function impacts outcomes in left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) but a comprehensive exploration of changes in right heart function over time and its effects on outcomes has not been fully elucidated. We… read more here.
Keywords: right heart; time; post implant; heart ... See more keywords
CA125 Predicts Right Heart Hemodynamic and Function and Identifies Distinct Congestion Phenotypes: Guidance for Therapy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.1809
Abstract: Purpose Elevated carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA125) correlates with serosal effusions and has previously been thought to be associated with the clinical severity of heart failure (HF) and fluid congestion. We assessed CA125 as a predictor… read more here.
Keywords: right heart; heart; congestion phenotypes; ca125 predicts ... See more keywords