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Distinguished Scientist Honor Lecture in Cardiopul ...
Distinguished Scientist Honor Lecture in Cardiopulmonary Physiology
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The Distinguished Scientist Honor Lecture in Cardiopulmonary Physiology was awarded to Dr. Jane Elwing. Dr. Elwing has been recognized for her work in the field of pulmonary hypertension and her contributions to medical education. She has been involved with the American College of Chest Physicians and has been a leader in the chest pulmonary vascular network. Dr. Elwing's lecture focused on the flow of progress in pulmonary hypertension, from understanding the disease to developing treatments. She discussed the history of our understanding of pulmonary hypertension, from ancient Greek physicians to modern day researchers. Dr. Elwing also talked about the current treatment options for pulmonary hypertension, including medications that target vasodilation and address structural changes in the pulmonary vasculature. She highlighted the importance of risk assessment and the use of guidelines in patient care. Dr. Elwing concluded her lecture by discussing future developments in the field, including medications that target growth factors and inflammation. Overall, Dr. Elwing's lecture highlighted the progress that has been made in the understanding and treatment of pulmonary hypertension and the potential for further improvements in the future.
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Category
Pulmonary Physiology
Session ID
2210
Speaker
Jean Elwing
Track
Pulmonary Physiology
Keywords
Distinguished Scientist Honor Lecture
Cardiopulmonary Physiology
Dr. Jane Elwing
pulmonary hypertension
medical education
American College of Chest Physicians
chest pulmonary vascular network
treatment options
risk assessment
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