The primary endpoint of the trial is the change from baseline in pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) over a 24-week treatment period. PVR, as measured by right heart catheterization, is the resistance ...

A new clinical classification system is presented to define the severity of an acute pulmonary embolism (PE) and assist in developing adult treatment strategies in a clinical practice guideline issued ...

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a medical condition in which narrowed and stiffened arteries cause high blood pressure in the lungs. It’s one type of pulmonary hypertension, which is a ...

SAINT PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aria CV, Inc, a developer of medical devices treating pulmonary hypertension, today announced the first patient was implanted with the Gen 2 Aria CV Pulmonary ...

If you clench your hand into a fist, this is approximately the same size as your heart. It is located in the middle of the chest and slightly towards the left. The heart is a large muscular pump and ...

The circulatory system is essential for the transfer of nutrients and oxygen to all cells of the body. The system consists of the heart and the blood vessels whose branches run throughout the body.

This report describes the first use of the FlowTriever in Poland. We demonstrated that this system is a highly effective treatment option for severe PE. As compared with other CDMT systems, the ...