determination and the implementation of preventive, diagnostic or therapeutic medical
strategies. However, the ESC Guidelines do not override in any way whatsoever the …

Background Inflammation in the lung is the body's natural response to injury. It acts to
remove harmful stimuli such as pathogens, irritants, and damaged cells and initiate the …

The task of develo** ESC Guidelines covers not only the integration of the most recent
research, but also the creation of educational tools and implementation programmes for the …

Acute pulmonary embolism is the third leading cause of cardiovascular death, with most
pulmonary embolism–related mortality associated with acute right ventricular failure …

Objectives To evaluate the concordance between DECT perfusion and ventilation/perfusion
(V/Q) scintigraphy in diagnosing chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) …

An acute pulmonary embolism (aPE) is characterised by occlusion of one or more
pulmonary arteries. Physiological disturbance may be minimal, but often cardiac output …

While pulmonary embolism (PE) causes approximately 100 000–180 000 deaths per year in
the United States, mortality is restricted to patients who have massive or submassive PEs …

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has propelled the field of aerosol science to the forefront,
particularly the central role of virus-laden respiratory droplets and aerosols. The pandemic …

High-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening disorder associated with high
mortality and morbidity. Most deaths in patients with shock occur within the first few hours …

Mechanical ventilation (MV) is a core life-support therapy for patients suffering from
respiratory failure or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Respiratory failure is a …