Primary graft dysfunction (PGD) is the most common cause of early mortality following heart transplantation. Although PGD can affect both ventricles, isolated right ventricular dysfunction (RV-PGD) is observed in nearly half of PGD patients. RV-PGD requires specific medical management to support the preload, afterload, and function of the failing RV; however, the use of mechanical circulatory support of the RV (RV-MCS) might be required when optimal medical therapy is insufficient in preventing forward failure and retrograde venous congestion.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Pulmonary embolism is an important cause of preventable mortality. Treatment strategies depend on risk stratification. High-risk patients, and some intermediate-high-risk patients, require urgent reperfusion therapy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Evidence-based healthcare innovations are changes that improve the ability of a health service to meet healthcare needs, optimise healthcare system performance, and are proven to be effective via formal research findings. Allied health's ability to lead and implement healthcare innovation is frequently overlooked at the organizational level. This study aimed to explore the experiences of regionally based Australian allied health (AH) leaders who pursue evidence-based innovation at the organizational level.
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