SMJ articles in the category "right heart catheterization"

Original Article

Hemoptysis Requiring Bronchial Artery Embolization in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Objectives: Hemoptysis is an uncommon complication in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Although the mechanism of hemoptysis is unknown, treatment with bronchial artery embolization (BAE) is proposed to be a safe and reliable method of treatment. We report our experience in treating PAH patients presenting with acute hemoptysis that…

Posted in: echocardiogram 3 right heart catheterization 2

Original Article

Prevalence of Acute Vasoresponsiveness in Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension: Treatment Implications

Objective: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a serious and often progressive disorder that results in right ventricular dysfunction. The general reported rate of patients who are responders is 10%–26%. More recently, using the current criteria, the rate of acute vasodilator response was as low as 6%. This study used the most…

Posted in: pulmonary arterial hypertension 5 pulmonary hypertension 12 right heart catheterization 2
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