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Explore new and notable updates in pulmonary vascular disease, including research into the association between right ventricular (RV) afterload and atrial fibrillation, the prognostic value of echocardiographic variables, and the impact of esophageal pressure on the diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension. Get updates from the Networks in the CHEST Physician® publication, access quick-hit infographics covering important updates in pulmonology, and test your clinical knowledge with a fun sorting game in the Player Hub.
Association of Right Ventricular Afterload With Atrial Fibrillation Risk in Older Adults: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study
Prognostic Value of Echocardiographic Variables Prior to and Following Initiation of Parenteral Prostacyclin Therapy: An Observational Study
Impact of Esophageal Pressure Measurement on Pulmonary Hypertension Diagnosis in Patients With Obesity
Endovascular Treatment of Central Pulmonary Arterial Pseudoaneurysms in the Context of Silicosis Combined With Pulmonary TB
Thromboprophylaxis in Patients With COVID-19: A Brief Update to the CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report
This visual abstract investigates whether higher RV afterload is associated with greater risk of atrial fibrillation independent of left atrium and left ventricular remodeling.
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Emerging role of cardiopulmonary obstetric critical care Review strategies to decrease maternal morbidity and mortality rates among patients with preexisting or newly discovered heart and lung diseases.
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Should therapeutic heparin be administered to acutely-ill hospitalized patients with COVID-19 Hear the authors of a recent article published in the journal CHEST debate the potential benefits and risks of administering therapeutic heparin to patients with COVID-19.
When Is It Not PAH? Review how to distinguish between patients with PAH and those with heart or lung disease that presents similarly to PAH.
Addressing racial bias in pulse oximetry Research suggests that pulse oximeters do not accurately measure blood oxygen levels in Black patients. Review data highlighting this issue and recommendations for ensuring effective care for all patients.
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Review all aspects of the management of intermediate- and high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) with three PE experts.
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Stay up-to-date on the dramatic evolutions in pulmonary embolism care, including changes to risk stratification and advancements in reperfusion strategies.
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