Workshop on the Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism-Advanced Assessment of RV Function, Dr. Catalin Toma

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The video discusses the importance of assessing hemodynamics before and after interventions in pulmonary embolism (PE) using tools such as echocardiograms and right heart catheterization. It highlights the significance of understanding right ventricular (RV) function, including afterload tolerance and interdependence with the left ventricle. Clot in transit and patent foramen ovale (PFO) occurrences should also be considered due to their impact on mortality. The discussion underscores the necessity of hemodynamic monitoring to determine the effectiveness of interventions, advocating for standardized procedures to acquire meaningful data. A debate emerges around the need for randomized controlled trials to establish evidence for intervention efficacy compared to medical therapy. Cardiologists emphasize the potential of artificial intelligence in improving chronic versus acute PE identification. Meanwhile, a collaborative effort is highlighted as essential in refining treatment techniques and enhancing patient outcomes through advanced imaging interpretation and data collection in the cardiovascular field.

Keywords

hemodynamics

pulmonary embolism

right ventricular function

artificial intelligence

randomized controlled trials