Pulmonary Hypertension Archives

Infographics: Cardio-Oncology: 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Heart Failure Guidelines

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Cardio-Oncology: 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Heart Failure Guidelines This infographic highlights the significance of identifying and monitoring cancer therapy-related cardiotoxicity (CTRC). It emphasizes a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach to managing oncological therapies to mitigate the risks of cardiac dysfunction. Recommendations are provided for both pretherapy and ongoing cardiac monitoring, particularly for patients with…

Infographics: Pulmonary Embolism Management

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5 Steps of Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Management Suspect PE Consider Risk Factors: Recent surgery, prolonged immobilization, active cancer, etc. Symptoms: Sudden onset of dyspnea, chest pain, and tachycardia. PERC Criteria: Utilized to rule out PE in low-risk patients. Estimate Risk of PE Clinical Tools: Use Well's score and Geneva score…

Infographics: Cardiac Manifestations of Systemic Sclerosis

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Cardiac Manifestations of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) This infographic explores the cardiac involvement in systemic sclerosis (SSc), a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by skin thickening, vasculopathy, internal organ fibrosis, and autoantibodies. Cardiac involvement is often subtle but can have significant morbidity and mortality. Key Points Often Underdiagnosed: Up to 70% of…