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Maitz T, Shah S, Gupta R, Goel A, Sreenivasan J, Hajra A, Vyas AV, Lavie CJ, Hawwa N, Lanier GM, Kapur NK. Pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of right ventricular failure: A state of the art review of mechanical support devices. Prog Cardiovasc Dis 2024:S0033-0620(24)00097-5. [PMID: 38944261 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2024.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/01/2024]
Abstract
The function of the right ventricle (RV) is to drive the forward flow of blood to the pulmonary system for oxygenation before returning to the left ventricle. Due to the thin myocardium of the RV, its function is easily affected by decreased preload, contractile motion abnormalities, or increased afterload. While various etiologies can lead to changes in RV structure and function, sudden changes in RV afterload can cause acute RV failure which is associated with high mortality. Early detection and diagnosis of RV failure is imperative for guiding initial medical management. Echocardiographic findings of reduced tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (<1.7) and RV wall motion (RV S' <10 cm/s) are quantitatively supportive of RV systolic dysfunction. Medical management commonly involves utilizing diuretics or fluids to optimize RV preload, while correcting the underlying insult to RV function. When medical management alone is insufficient, mechanical circulatory support (MCS) may be necessary. However, the utility of MCS for isolated RV failure remains poorly understood. This review outlines the differences in flow rates, effects on hemodynamics, and advantages/disadvantages of MCS devices such as intra-aortic balloon pump, Impella, centrifugal-flow right ventricular assist devices, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and includes a detailed review of the latest clinical trials and studies analyzing the effects of MCS devices in acute RV failure.
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- Theresa Maitz
- Department of Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Lehigh Valley Heart Institute, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA, USA.
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- Department of Cardiology, Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Lehigh Valley Heart Institute, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA, USA
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- John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute, Oshner Clinical School, The University of Queensland School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Lehigh Valley Heart Institute, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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Nguyen T, Ngo K, Vu TL, Nguyen HQ, Pham DH, Kodenchery M, Zuin M, Rigatelli G, Nanjundappa A, Gibson M. Introducing a Novel Innovative Technique for the Recording and Interpretation of Dynamic Coronary Angiography. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:1282. [PMID: 38928697 PMCID: PMC11203051 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14121282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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In the study of coronary artery disease (CAD), the mechanism of plaque formation and development is still an important subject for investigation. A limitation of current coronary angiography (CAG) is that it can only show static images of the narrowing of arterial channels without identifying the mechanism of the disease or predicting its progression or regression. To address this limitation, the CAG technique has been modified. The new approach emphasizes identifying and analyzing blood flow patterns, employing methodologies akin to those used by hydraulic engineers for fluid or gas movement through domestic or industrial pipes and pumps. With the new technique, various flow patterns and arterial phenomena-such as laminar, turbulent, antegrade, retrograde, and recirculating flow and potentially water hammer shock and vortex formation-are identified, recorded, and classified. These phenomena are then correlated with the presence of lesions at different locations within the coronary vasculature. The formation and growth of these lesions are explained from the perspective of fluid mechanics. As the pathophysiology of CAD and other cardiovascular conditions becomes clearer, new medical, surgical, and interventional treatments could be developed to reverse abnormal coronary flow dynamics and restore laminar flow, leading to improved clinical outcomes.
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- Thach Nguyen
- Cardiovascular Research Laboratories, Methodist Hospital, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA; (T.L.V.); (H.Q.N.); (M.K.)
- School of Medicine, Tan Tao University, Duc Hoa 82000, Long An, Vietnam
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- Department of Medicine, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Valley Baptist Medical Center, Harlingen, TX 78550, USA;
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- Cardiovascular Research Laboratories, Methodist Hospital, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA; (T.L.V.); (H.Q.N.); (M.K.)
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- Cardiovascular Research Laboratories, Methodist Hospital, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA; (T.L.V.); (H.Q.N.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Medicine, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA 15905, USA;
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- Cardiovascular Research Laboratories, Methodist Hospital, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA; (T.L.V.); (H.Q.N.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy;
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, Division of Cardiology, AULSS6 Ospedali Riuniti Padova Sud, 35043 Padova, Italy;
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- Peripheral Interventions, Cardiovascular Department, Cleveland Clinics Main Campus, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA;
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- Baim Institute of Clinical Research, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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Monteleone P, Patel A, Paul J. Evidence-Based Update on Transcatheter Therapies for Pulmonary Embolism. Curr Cardiol Rep 2024; 26:475-482. [PMID: 38656585 DOI: 10.1007/s11886-024-02060-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Pulmonary embolism (PE) remains a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Multiple new therapies are in development and under study to improve our contemporary care of patients with PE. We review and compare here these novel therapeutics and technologies. RECENT FINDINGS Multiple novel therapeutic devices have been developed and are under active study. This work has advanced the care of patients with intermediate and high-risk PE. Novel therapies are improving care of complex PE patients. These have inspired large multicenter international randomized controlled trials that are actively recruiting patients to advance the care of PE. These studies will work towards advancing guidelines for clinical care of patients with PE.
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- Peter Monteleone
- Department of Medicine, University of Texas at Austin Dell School of Medicine, Austin, USA.
- Ascension Texas Cardiovascular, Austin, TX, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Texas at Austin Dell School of Medicine, Austin, USA
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Zuin M, Henkin S, Harder EM, Piazza G. Optimal hemodynamic parameters for risk stratification in acute pulmonary embolism patients. J Thromb Thrombolysis 2024:10.1007/s11239-024-02998-9. [PMID: 38762710 DOI: 10.1007/s11239-024-02998-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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Hemodynamic assessment of patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) remains a fundamental component of early risk stratification that in turn, influences subsequent monitoring and therapeutic strategies. The current body of literature and international evidence-based clinical practice guidelines focus mainly on the use of systolic blood pressure (SBP). The accuracy of this single hemodynamic parameter, however, and its optimal values for the identification of hemodynamic instability have been recently questioned by clinicians. For example, abnormal SBP or shock index may be a late indicator of adverse outcomes, signaling a patient in whom the cascade of hemodynamic compromise is already well underway. The aim of the present article is to review the current evidence supporting the use of SBP and analyze the potential integration of other parameters to assess the hemodynamic stability, impending clinical deterioration, and guide the reperfusion treatment in patients with PE, as well as to suggest potential strategies to further investigate this issue.
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- Marco Zuin
- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, Via Aldo Moro 8, Ferrara, 44124, Italy.
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Xenitopoulou MP, Ziampa K, Evangeliou AP, Tzikas S, Vassilikos V. Percutaneous Mechanical Circulatory Support in Acute Heart Failure Complicated with Cardiogenic Shock. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2642. [PMID: 38731171 PMCID: PMC11084767 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13092642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Despite advancements in algorithms concerning the management of cardiogenic shock, current guidelines still lack the adequate integration of mechanical circulatory support devices. In recent years, more and more devices have been developed to provide circulatory with or without respiratory support, when conservative treatment with inotropic agents and vasopressors has failed. Mechanical circulatory support can be contemplated for patients with severe, refractory, or acute-coronary-syndrome-related cardiogenic shock. Through this narrative review, we delve into the differences among the types of currently used devices by presenting their notable advantages and inconveniences. We address the technical issues emerging while choosing the best possible device, temporarily as a bridge to another treatment plan or as a destination therapy, in the optimal timing for each type of patient. We also highlight the diverse implantation and removal techniques to avoid major complications such as bleeding and limb ischemia. Ultimately, we hope to shed some light in the gaps of evidence and the importance of conducting further organized studies around the topic of mechanical circulatory support when dealing with such a high mortality rate.
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- 3rd Department of Cardiology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 546 42 Thessaloniki, Greece
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Kadri AN, Alrawashdeh R, Soufi MK, Elder AJ, Elder Z, Mohamad T, Gnall E, Elder M. Mechanical Support in High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism: Review Article. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2468. [PMID: 38730997 PMCID: PMC11084514 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13092468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) may manifest with mild nonspecific symptoms or progress to a more severe hemodynamic collapse and sudden cardiac arrest. A substantial thrombotic burden can precipitate sudden right ventricular strain and failure. Traditionally, systemic thrombolytics have been employed in such scenarios; however, patients often present with contraindications, or these interventions may prove ineffective. Outcomes for this medically complex patient population are unfavorable, necessitating a compelling argument for advanced therapeutic modalities or alternative approaches. Moreover, patients frequently experience complications beyond hemodynamic instability, such as profound hypoxia and multiorgan failure, necessitating assertive early interventions to avert catastrophic consequences. The existing data on the utilization of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices are not exhaustive. Various options for percutaneous MCS devices exist, each possessing distinct advantages and disadvantages. There is an imminent imperative to develop a tailored approach for this high-risk patient cohort to enhance their overall outcomes.
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- Amer N. Kadri
- Divion of Cardiovascular Medicine, Main Line Health, Lankenau Medical Center, Wynnewood, PA 19096, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
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- School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
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- School of Medicine, American University of Caribbean, 33027 Cupecoy, Sint Maarten
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- School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
- Heart and Vascular Institute, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48864, USA
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- Divion of Cardiovascular Medicine, Main Line Health, Lankenau Medical Center, Wynnewood, PA 19096, USA
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- School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
- Heart and Vascular Institute, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48864, USA
- Corewell Health East, Dearborn Hospital, Dearborn, MI 48124, USA
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Falsetti L, Guerrieri E, Zaccone V, Viticchi G, Santini S, Giovenali L, Lagonigro G, Carletti S, Gialluca Palma LE, Tarquinio N, Moroncini G. Cutting-Edge Techniques and Drugs for the Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism: Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives. J Clin Med 2024; 13:1952. [PMID: 38610717 PMCID: PMC11012374 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13071952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a potentially life-threatening condition requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment. Recent advances have led to the development of newer techniques and drugs aimed at improving PE management, reducing its associated morbidity and mortality and the complications related to anticoagulation. This review provides an overview of the current knowledge and future perspectives on PE treatment. Anticoagulation represents the first-line treatment of hemodynamically stable PE, direct oral anticoagulants being a safe and effective alternative to traditional anticoagulation: these drugs have a rapid onset of action, predictable pharmacokinetics, and low bleeding risk. Systemic fibrinolysis is suggested in patients with cardiac arrest, refractory hypotension, or shock due to PE. With this narrative review, we aim to assess the state of the art of newer techniques and drugs that could radically improve PE management in the near future: (i) mechanical thrombectomy and pulmonary embolectomy are promising techniques reserved to patients with massive PE and contraindications or failure to systemic thrombolysis; (ii) catheter-directed thrombolysis is a minimally invasive approach that can be suggested for the treatment of massive or submassive PE, but the lack of large, randomized controlled trials represents a limitation to widespread use; (iii) novel pharmacological approaches, by agents inhibiting thrombin-activatable fibrinolysis inhibitor, factor Xia, and the complement cascade, are currently under investigation to improve PE-related outcomes in specific settings.
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- Lorenzo Falsetti
- Clinica Medica, Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche e Molecolari, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy; (L.F.)
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- Emergency Medicine Residency Program, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy; (E.G.)
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- Internal and Subintensive Medicine, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy
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- Clinica di Neurologia, Dipartimento Scienze Cliniche e Molecolare, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine Residency Program, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy; (E.G.)
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- Emergency Medicine Residency Program, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy; (E.G.)
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- Emergency Medicine Residency Program, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy; (E.G.)
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- Emergency Medicine Residency Program, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy; (E.G.)
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- Internal Medicine Department, INRCA-IRCCS Osimo-Ancona, 60027 Ancona, Italy
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- Clinica Medica, Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche e Molecolari, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy; (L.F.)
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Botti G, Thirunavukarasu S, Ziviello F, Chieffo A. Peripartum Cardiogenic Shock and Mechanical Circulatory Support. Interv Cardiol 2023; 18:e28. [PMID: 38213746 PMCID: PMC10782424 DOI: 10.15420/icr.2020.09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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Despite remarkable improvements in the past two decades, the annual cardiovascular mortality rate has remained higher for women than for men. Pregnant women represent an underinvestigated population in clinical research, and the mechanisms of long-term cardiovascular complications in women with obstetric complications remain to be elucidated. Regarding advanced heart failure during pregnancy, interventional approaches are effective but still underutilised. Percutaneous mechanical circulatory support is a valuable option for peripartum cardiogenic shock, although its use during pregnancy is still limited. Survival rates have improved in recent years, but further emphasis on the importance of early recognition and initiation of heart failure treatment in this patient group is warranted. The aims of this review are to summarise the current literature on the implementation of mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock during pregnancy and delivery and to understand the role of percutaneous ventricular assist devices in the management of such conditions.
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- Giulia Botti
- Interventional Cardiology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific InstituteMilan, Italy
- Vita Salute San Raffaele UniversityMilan, Italy
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific InstituteMilan, Italy
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific InstituteMilan, Italy
- Vita Salute San Raffaele UniversityMilan, Italy
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Zuin M, Bikdeli B, Davies J, Krishnathasan D, Rigatelli G, Roncon L, Bilato C, Piazza G. Contemporary trends in mortality related to high-risk pulmonary embolism in US from 1999 to 2019. Thromb Res 2023; 228:72-80. [PMID: 37295022 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2023.05.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Population-based data on high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) mortality trends in the United States (US) are scant. OBJECTIVES To assess current trends in US mortality related to high-risk PE over the past 21 years and determine differences by sex, race, ethnicity, age and census region. METHODS Data were extracted from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Wide-ranging ONline Data for Epidemiologic Research (WONDER) to determine trends in age-adjusted mortality rates (AAMR) per 100,000 people, due to high-risk PE. To calculate nationwide annual trends, we assessed the average (AAPC) and annual percent change (APC) with relative 95 % confidence intervals (CIs) using Joinpoint regression. RESULTS Between 1999 and 2019, high-risk PE was listed as the underlying cause of death in 209,642 patients, corresponding to an AAMR of 3.01 per 100,000 people (95 % CI: 2.99 to 3.02). AAMR from high-risk PE remained stable from 1999 to 2007 [APC: -0.2 %, (95 % CI: -2.0 to 0.5, p = 0.22)] and then significantly increased [APC: 3.1 % (95 % CI: 2.6 to 3.6), p < 0.0001], especially in males [AAPC: 1.9 % (95 % CI: 1.4 to 2.4), p < 0.001 vs AAPC: 1.5 % (95 % CI: 1.1 to 2.2), p < 0.001]. AAMR increase was more pronounced in those <65 years, Black Americans, and residents of rural areas. CONCLUSIONS In an US population analysis, high-risk PE mortality rate increased, with racial, sex-based, and regional variations. Further studies are needed to understand root causes for these trends and to implement appropriate corrective strategies.
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- Marco Zuin
- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
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- Cardiovascular Medicine Division and Thrombosis Research Group, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Yale/YNHH Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, New Haven, CT, United States
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- Cardiovascular Medicine Division and Thrombosis Research Group, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Cardiovascular Medicine Division and Thrombosis Research Group, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, West Vicenza Hospital, Arzignano, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Medicine Division and Thrombosis Research Group, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Sifuentes AA, Goldar G, Abdul-Aziz AA, Lee R, Shore S. Mechanical Circulatory Support and Critical Care Management of High-Risk Acute Pulmonary Embolism. Interv Cardiol Clin 2023; 12:323-338. [PMID: 37290837 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccl.2023.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Hemodynamically significant pulmonary embolism (PE) remains a widely prevalent, underdiagnosed condition associated with mortality rates as high as 30%. The main driver of poor outcomes is acute right ventricular failure that remains clinically challenging to diagnose and requires critical care management. Treatment of high-risk (or massive) acute PE has traditionally included systemic anticoagulation and thrombolysis. Mechanical circulatory support, including both percutaneous and surgical approaches, are emerging as treatment options for refractory shock due to acute right ventricular failure in the setting of high-risk acute pulmonary embolism.
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- Aaron A Sifuentes
- University of Michigan Department of Internal Medicine, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, 3116 Taubman Center, SPC 5368, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5368, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Mail Code J3-4, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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- Inova Heart and Vascular Institute, 3300 Gallows Road, Critical Care Medicine, Falls Church, VA 22042, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Mail Code J3-4, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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- University of Michigan Department of Internal Medicine, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, 3116 Taubman Center, SPC 5368, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5368, USA.
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Pérez-Nieto OR, Gómez-Oropeza I, Quintero-Leyra A, Kammar-García A, Zamarrón-López ÉI, Soto-Estrada M, Morgado-Villaseñor LA, Meza-Comparán HD. Hemodynamic and respiratory support in pulmonary embolism: a narrative review. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1123793. [PMID: 37332759 PMCID: PMC10272848 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1123793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
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Pulmonary embolism is a common and potentially fatal disease, with a significant burden on health and survival. Right ventricular dysfunction and hemodynamic instability are considered two key determinants of mortality in pulmonary embolism, which can reach up to 65% in severe cases. Therefore, timely diagnosis and management are of paramount importance to ensure the best quality of care. However, hemodynamic and respiratory support, both major constituents of management in pulmonary embolism, associated with cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest, have been given little attention in recent years, in favor of other novel advances such as systemic thrombolysis or direct oral anticoagulants. Moreover, it has been implied that current recommendations regarding this supportive care lack enough robustness, further complicating the problem. In this review, we critically discuss and summarize the current literature concerning the hemodynamic and respiratory support in pulmonary embolism, including fluid therapy, diuretics, pharmacological support with vasopressors, inotropes and vasodilators, oxygen therapy and ventilation, and mechanical circulatory support with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and right ventricular assist devices, while also providing some insights into contemporary research gaps.
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- Department of Health Science, Universidad de las Américas Puebla, San Andrés Cholula, Puebla, Mexico
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- Dirección de Investigación, Instituto Nacional de Geriatría, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Emergencias, Hospital General de Zona 11 IMSS Delicias, Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico
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Sandoval E, Moisés J, Giménez-Milà M. High-Risk Acute Pulmonary Embolism: The Enemy Is Still Out There. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2023:S1053-0770(23)00228-8. [PMID: 37121842 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2023.03.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Elena Sandoval
- Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital CLINIC de Barcelona, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer, IDIBAPS, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer, IDIBAPS, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hospital CLINIC de Barcelona, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer, IDIBAPS, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Hospital CLINIC de Barcelona, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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Goldberg JB, Giri J, Kobayashi T, Ruel M, Mittnacht AJC, Rivera-Lebron B, DeAnda A, Moriarty JM, MacGillivray TE. Surgical Management and Mechanical Circulatory Support in High-Risk Pulmonary Embolisms: Historical Context, Current Status, and Future Directions: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation 2023; 147:e628-e647. [PMID: 36688837 DOI: 10.1161/cir.0000000000001117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Acute pulmonary embolism is the third leading cause of cardiovascular death, with most pulmonary embolism-related mortality associated with acute right ventricular failure. Although there has recently been increased clinical attention to acute pulmonary embolism with the adoption of multidisciplinary pulmonary embolism response teams, mortality of patients with pulmonary embolism who present with hemodynamic compromise remains high when current guideline-directed therapy is followed. Because historical data and practice patterns affect current consensus treatment recommendations, surgical embolectomy has largely been relegated to patients who have contraindications to other treatments or when other treatment modalities fail. Despite a selection bias toward patients with greater illness, a growing body of literature describes the safety and efficacy of the surgical management of acute pulmonary embolism, especially in the hemodynamically compromised population. The purpose of this document is to describe modern techniques, strategies, and outcomes of surgical embolectomy and venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and to suggest strategies to better understand the role of surgery in the management of pulmonary embolisms.
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Carroll BJ, Larnard EA, Pinto DS, Giri J, Secemsky EA. Percutaneous Management of High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism. Circ Cardiovasc Interv 2023; 16:e012166. [PMID: 36744463 DOI: 10.1161/circinterventions.122.012166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) leads to an abrupt increase in pulmonary vascular resistance and right ventricular afterload, and when significant enough, can result in hemodynamic instability. High-risk PE is a dire cardiovascular emergency and portends a poor prognosis. Traditional therapeutic options to rapidly reduce thrombus burden like systemic thrombolysis and surgical pulmonary endarterectomy have limitations, both with regards to appropriate candidates and efficacy, and have limited data demonstrating their benefit in high-risk PE. There are growing percutaneous treatment options for acute PE that include both localized thrombolysis and mechanical embolectomy. Data for such therapies with high-risk PE are currently limited. However, given the limitations, there is an opportunity to improve outcomes, with percutaneous treatments options offering new mechanisms for clot reduction with a possible improved safety profile compared with systemic thrombolysis. Additionally, mechanical circulatory support options allow for complementary treatment for patients with persistent instability, allowing for a bridge to more definitive treatment options. As more data develop, a shift toward a percutaneous approach with mechanical circulatory support may become a preferred option for the management of high-risk PE at tertiary care centers.
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- Brett J Carroll
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine (B.J.C., E.A.L., D.S.P., E.A.S.), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
- Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology (B.J.C., J.G., E.A.S.), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine (B.J.C., E.A.L., D.S.P., E.A.S.), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine (B.J.C., E.A.L., D.S.P., E.A.S.), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology (B.J.C., J.G., E.A.S.), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine (B.J.C., E.A.L., D.S.P., E.A.S.), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
- Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology (B.J.C., J.G., E.A.S.), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
- Penn Cardiovascular Outcomes, Quality, & Evaluative Research Center, Cardiovascular Medicine Division, Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (E.A.S.)
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Kochar A, Bergmark BA. Catheter-directed interventions for pulmonary embolism. EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. ACUTE CARDIOVASCULAR CARE 2022; 11:721-727. [PMID: 35905304 DOI: 10.1093/ehjacc/zuac089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Pulmonary embolism (PE) is common, life-threatening, and often recurrent among survivors. The clinical manifestations of PE range from incidental detection to sudden death, with approximately one-third of PE deaths occurring suddenly. State-of-the-art management of acute PE relies on early detection, risk stratification based on clinical, imaging, and biomarker criteria, and multidisciplinary decision-making. The primary goal of catheter-directed interventions for acute PE is to interrupt the cycle of right ventricular failure, hypoperfusion, and oxygen supply/demand imbalance by increasing the cross-sectional area of the patent pulmonary vasculature, thereby lowering resistance and alleviating V/Q mismatch. Innovations in percutaneous interventions have led to several approaches described in this review: rheolytic thrombectomy, catheter-directed thrombolysis, and aspiration or mechanical thrombectomy. The central challenge moving forward will be integrating growing clinical trial evidence into multidisciplinary, individualized care pathways meeting the diverse clinical needs of patients presenting with acute PE.
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- Ajar Kochar
- Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) Study Group, Hale Building for Transformative Medicine, 60 Fenwood Road, Suite 7022, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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Botti G, Gramegna M, Burzotta F, Masiero G, Briguori C, Trani C, Napodano M, Scandroglio AM, Montorfano M, Tarantini G, Chieffo A. Impella RP for Patients with Acute Right Ventricular Failure and Cardiogenic Shock: A Subanalysis from the IMP-IT Registry. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12091481. [PMID: 36143266 PMCID: PMC9506315 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12091481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The use of percutaneous right ventricular assist devices (pRVADs) to support patients with right ventricular (RV)-predominant cardiogenic shock (CS) refractory to optimal medical therapy is increasing progressively, and the Impella RP is the first FDA-approved pRVAD in such a clinical scenario. The aim of the present study is to report the outcomes of patients treated with Impella RP in the IMP-IT (IMPella Mechanical Circulatory Support Device in Italy) registry, a multicenter registry that evaluated the trends in use and clinical outcomes of the Impella in the setting of CS and high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention in Italy. A total of 15 patients who received Impella RP were enrolled. In 40% of the patients, the main cause was ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. A total of 40% of patients required biventricular support with a left Impella. Device-related complications were reported in 46.7% of patients. Overall, the in-hospital mortality was 46.7%, whereas the one-year mortality was 53.3%. The composite rate of all-cause death, heart failure (HF) hospitalization, left ventricular assist device (LVAD) and heart transplant at one year was 60%. The Impella RP has favorable survival outcomes in RV-predominant cardiogenic shock. However, the device-related complications are frequent and should be carefully weighed when considering escalation to Impella RP.
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- Giulia Botti
- Vita Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy
- Interventional Cardiology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Cardiac and Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences, and Public Health, University of Padua Medical School, 35128 Padua, Italy
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- Laboratory of Interventional Cardiology and Department of Cardiology, Mediterranea Cardiocentro, 80122 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences, and Public Health, University of Padua Medical School, 35128 Padua, Italy
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- Cardiac and Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences, and Public Health, University of Padua Medical School, 35128 Padua, Italy
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, 20132 Milan, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-02-26437362; Fax: +39-02-26437398
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Jamil A, Johnston-Cox H, Pugliese S, Nathan AS, Fiorilli P, Khandhar S, Weinberg MD, Giri J, Kobayashi T. Current interventional therapies in acute pulmonary embolism. Prog Cardiovasc Dis 2021; 69:54-61. [PMID: 34822807 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2021.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the third leading cause of cardiovascular mortality. The management of PE is currently evolving given the development of new technologies and team-based approaches. This document will focus on risk stratification of PEs, review of the current interventional therapies, the role of clinical endpoints to assess the effectiveness of different interventional therapies, and the role for mechanical circulatory support in the complex management of this disease.
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- Alisha Jamil
- Department of Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States of America; Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States of America
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States of America; Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States of America; Center for Cardiovascular Outcomes, Quality, and Evaluative Research, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States of America; Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States of America; Center for Cardiovascular Outcomes, Quality, and Evaluative Research, United States of America
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States of America
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- Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY 10305, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States of America; Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States of America; Center for Cardiovascular Outcomes, Quality, and Evaluative Research, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States of America; Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States of America; Center for Cardiovascular Outcomes, Quality, and Evaluative Research, United States of America.
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