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| Pavel Hurtado Cabrera, M.D., presents at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions. |
Pavel Hurtado Cabrera, M.D., a second-year internal medicine resident at USA Health, recently presented his research at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions, held this month in New Orleans.
The annual conference brings together thousands of cardiovascular professionals from around the world to share leading-edge research and clinical advancements in heart and vascular care. USA Health’s internal medicine faculty also had a presence at the national meeting, including Angel Gonzalez Rodriguez, M.D., a hospitalist and assistant professor of internal medicine at the Whiddon College of Medicine, who participated remotely.
Hurtado presented a clinical case study titled, “Pulmonary Embolism Presenting with Classical S1Q3T3 Pattern on Electrocardiogram: Implications for Hemodynamic Instability,” developed in collaboration with colleagues from Larkin Community Hospital and the University of South Alabama.
The presentation highlighted a case of acute pulmonary embolism, a life-threatening condition caused by a blood clot obstructing the pulmonary arteries. The research emphasized the diagnostic and prognostic significance of the S1Q3T3 electrocardiographic pattern, traditionally associated with right heart strain and hemodynamic instability.
Using ECG tracings and CT imaging, Hurtado and his co-authors illustrated the importance of early recognition and intervention in improving patient outcomes.
“I was honored to take part in the AHA Scientific Sessions, an incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and grow professionally,” Hurtado said.
Participation in national conferences such as the AHA Scientific Sessions highlights USA Health’s commitment to advancing academic medicine and fostering professional development among its residents and faculty.
To learn more about the event, visit AHA Scientific Sessions.
