On the Edge: Managing the Critically Ill Patient with Pulmonary Vascular Disease
29 January, 2026 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST
Managing critically ill patients with pulmonary vascular disease requires rapid recognition of right ventricular failure, precise hemodynamic management, and careful selection of rescue therapies. This webinar will focus on practical approaches to stabilization in the ICU, including optimal use of vasopressors, mechanical ventilation strategies, and timely initiation of mechanical circulatory support as well as transitioning to long-term management.
Presentations
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This talk will address early recognition and management of the most life-threatening presentation in pulmonary hypertension (PH) - acute right ventricle (RV) decompensation. The talk will focus on choosing the right vasopressors/inotropes; mechanical ventilation pitfalls in severe PH; and practical algorithms for the first hour of management.
Led by Moderators
This presentation will cover escalation to advanced support for patients who fail medical therapy. Indications for extracorporeal life support, ECMO configurations for RV vs. lung failure; bridging to recovery vs. bridging to lung transplant, and highlighting decision-making and ethical considerations.
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Role of lung transplantation as a definitive therapy for advanced P(A)H will be discussed; timing referral and listing: identifying the “transplant window.” Multidisciplinary collaboration between ICU, cardiologists/PH specialists, and transplant teams..
Led by Moderators