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Pulmonary arterial denervation in patients with PAH. Shao-Liang Chen, MD, FACC, FSCAI Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, China. Anatomy of pulmonary artery. Segmentation of PA. PAP during occlusion of basal trunk. PAP during occlusion of interlobar.
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Pulmonary arterial denervation in patients with PAH Shao-Liang Chen, MD, FACC, FSCAI Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, China
Study flowchart March 2012~ January 2013 PADN-1 PADN-2 Consecutive Randomized 23 PAH 25 CHF pts 21 PAH with 3-m F/U
Table 3. Hemodynamic measurements by right heart catheterization
In conclusion PADN around the bifurcation level of main pulmonary artery is safe and effective for PAH Significant improvement of hemodynamics and functional capacity was monitored after PADN procedure