Publications by authors named "P S Eckman"
Article Synopsis
- Our understanding of how the atria (upper chambers of the heart) work and how they can become dysfunctional (atrial cardiomyopathy) has improved, especially regarding their impact on various heart conditions.
- Different atrial medical procedures can affect the way the atria function, and it's important for healthcare professionals to be aware of potential negative effects that may not show up right away.
- By identifying early signs of atrial dysfunction, clinicians can intervene sooner, potentially preventing serious changes in atrial structure and function before they lead to visible health issues.
Heart failure is a clinical syndrome characterized by the inability of the heart to meet the circulatory demands of the body without requiring an increase in intracardiac pressures at rest or with exertion. Hemodynamic parameters can be measured via right heart catheterization, which has an integral role in the full spectrum of heart failure: from ambulatory patients to those in cardiogenic shock, as well as patients being considered for left ventricular device therapy and heart transplantation. Hemodynamic data are critical for prompt recognition of clinical deterioration, assessment of prognosis, and guidance of treatment decisions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAlthough current studies support the use of prophylactic distal perfusion catheters (DPCs) to decrease limb ischemia in patients on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO), methods for monitoring limb ischemia differ between studies. We evaluated the safety of a selective rather than prophylactic DPC strategy at a single center with a well-established protocol for limb ischemia monitoring. Distal perfusion catheters were placed selectively if there was evidence of hypoperfusion at any point until decannulation.
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- - The study focused on evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the APTURE transcatheter shunt system in patients with heart failure and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) greater than 40%.
- - Results showed that the APTURE shunt had a low incidence of serious complications (2.6%) and helped improve heart function, as indicated by reduced pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and improved quality of life scores over a year.
- - Overall, the findings suggest that the APTURE shunt is a promising option for managing heart failure in patients with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction.