203 – VALVULAR HEART DISEASE IN CRITICAL CARE

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

  • discuss the utility of invasive hemodynamics for the management of patients in cardiogenic shock;
  • review hemodynamic tracings of common valvular pathologies; and
  • introduce principles of management of RV shock.

Summary:

A cased-based session regarding management of critical valvular diseases. You will learn about the utility of intensive hemodynamics for theses cases as well as the major principles of treatment of patients with critical valvulopathies