Pulmonary hypertension

Clinical Images

Left Main Coronary Artery Compression in Pulmonary Hypertension: Value of Multimodality Imaging in Diagnosis and Treatment

12/01/2022

Leticia Barrios, MD¹; Marion Delcroix, MD, PhD²; Steven Dymarkowski, MD, PhD³; Johan Bennett, MD, PhD¹; Tom Adriaenssens, MD, PhD¹

Leticia Barrios, MD1; Marion Delcroi...

A 43-year-old woman with pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with atrial septal defect, surgically repaired 5 years ago, and treated with the endothelin receptor antagonist macitentan monotherapy due to phosphodiesterase-5-inhibitor...

A 43-year-old woman with...

12/01/2022

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Tips and Techniques

Optimal Technique for Performing Invasive Pulmonary Angiography for Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Disease

06/28/2019

Lawrence Ang, MD; Anna McDivit Mizzell, MD; Lori B. Daniels, MD, MAS; Ori Ben-Yehuda, MD; Ehtisham Mahmud, MD

Lawrence Ang, MD; Anna McDivit Mizze...

This article provides detailed guidance in performing hemodynamic assessment and invasive pulmonary angiography for the evaluation of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary disease.

This article provides detailed...

06/28/2019

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Predictors of Extended Postoperative Length of Stay After Uncomplicated Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

04/24/2019

Alexis K. Okoh, MD¹; Setri Fugar, MD²; Nathan Kang, MS¹; Nicky Haik, BA¹; Michael Choi, BA¹; Marc Cohen, MD¹; Bruce Haik, MD¹; Chunguang Chen, MD¹; Mark J. Russo, MD, MS^1,2

Alexis K. Okoh, MD1; Setri Fugar, MD...

This study aimed to identify predictors of extended postoperative length of stay after uncomplicated TAVR. Non-transfemoral approach, non-elective admission, female sex, low mean transaortic gradient, presence of chronic renal failure, and...

This study aimed to identify...

04/24/2019

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Prolonged Ultrasound-Assisted Catheter-Directed Low-Dose Thrombolysis for Acute Pulmonary Embolism Unresponsive to Systemic Thrombolysis

03/27/2019

Alessandro Beneduce, MD¹; Francesco Giannini, MD²; Gianmarco Iannopollo, MD³; Letizia Bertoldi, MD¹; Francesco Melillo, MD¹; Marta Panzeri, MD⁴; Roberto Nicoletti, MD⁴; Francesco De Cobelli, MD⁴; Francesco Gentile, MD⁵; Alberto Margonato, MD¹; Antonio Colombo, MD²; Azeem Latib, MD³

Alessandro Beneduce, MD1; Francesco ...

Our experience suggests that ultrasound-assisted thrombolysis with the EkoSonic system could be a valid bail-out strategy in cases of massive pulmonary embolism unresponsive to systemic thrombolysis and provides insight into the role of...

Our experience suggests that...

03/27/2019

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

News

News From ISET: OPTALYSE PE Long Term Results Reinforce Safety and Efficacy of Shorter, Lower Dose EKOS Therapy For Pulmonary Embolism

02/27/2018

BTG plc highlighted OPTALYSE PE one-year trial results, presented at the International Society on Endovascular Therapy (ISET), February 3-7, 2018, in Hollywood, Florida. The findings confirm that bilateral pulmonary embolism (PE) patients...

BTG plc highlighted OPTALYSE PE...

02/27/2018

Cath Lab Digest

Case Report

Rapid Removal of Pulmonary Emboli and Subsequent Reversal of Right Ventricular Dysfunction Using the FlowTriever Retrieval/Aspiration System

02/07/2017

Tod C. Engelhardt, MD, FACS, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, The Louisiana Heart, Lung, & Vascular Institute, East Jefferson General Hospital, Metairie, Louisiana

Tod C. Engelhardt, MD, FACS, Cardioth...

The current case report demonstrated that the FlowTriever System provided an effective means of removing emboli and reversing compromised hemodynamics without any complication in a submassive PE patient.

The current case report...

02/07/2017

Cath Lab Digest

Cath Lab Spotlight

Spotlight: Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center Cath Lab

06/05/2016

Rachael Coe, RN, BSN, Cardiovascular Care Coordinator
Reno, Nevada

Rachael Coe, RN, BSN, Cardiovascular ...

We have a three-lab facility that is supported by a dedicated four-bay pre and post area as well as our radial lounge.

We have a three-lab facility...

06/05/2016

Cath Lab Digest

Cath Lab Spotlight

Spotlight: Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center Cath Lab

06/05/2016

Rachael Coe, RN, BSN, Cardiovascular Care Coordinator
Reno, Nevada

Rachael Coe, RN, BSN, Cardiovascular ...

We have a three-lab facility that is supported by a dedicated four-bay pre and post area as well as our radial lounge.

We have a three-lab facility...

06/05/2016

Cath Lab Digest

Clot Busters: The Pulmonary Embolism Program at Detroit Medical Center

01/07/2016

Cath Lab Digest talks with interventional cardiologist Mahir Elder, MD, Medical Director, Endovascular Medicine, Cardiovascular Institute, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan.

Cath Lab Digest talks with interventi...

We formatted a program specifically to counteract submassive and massive PE.

We formatted a program...

01/07/2016

Cath Lab Digest

Cath Lab Spotlight

The Pulmonary Embolism Program at Tampa General Hospital

12/07/2015

Cath Lab Digest talks with interventional radiologist Samuel A. Shube, MD, Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, Florida.

Cath Lab Digest talks with interventi...

After we completed our first 75 PE cases, we reviewed our results, which were very good, with zero complications. We were able to significantly decrease thrombus load and decrease pulmonary artery pressures almost uniformly across the board.

After we completed our first 75...

12/07/2015

Cath Lab Digest