Pulmonary Vein Stenosis: Moving From Past Pessimism to Future Optimism
Daniel McLennan, Elyan C. Ruiz Solano, Stephanie S. Handler, Joy Lincoln, Michael E. Mitchell, Edward C. Kirkpatrick
Abstract
Pulmonary Vein Stenosis (PVS) is a rare disease with a prevalence of around 1. 7 cases per 100,000 children under 2 years old. Treatment options for this disease have not provided great results and pathophysiology of this condition is still poorly understood. Here, we will review the history of PVS including diagnostic tools and treatments, the current management approach, and what the future holds for this devastating disease.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePulmonary vein stenosisStenosisOptimismIntensive care medicineDiseasePessimismPulmonary veinPathophysiologyCardiologyInternal medicineAtrial fibrillationPsychologyEpistemologyPhilosophySocial psychologyCongenital Heart Disease StudiesPulmonary Hypertension Research and TreatmentsCardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments