September 2026

CARDIOVASCULAR

NEW RESEARCH ON SAME-DAY DISCHARGE OUTCOMES POST-BPA

Featuring: Daniel R. Schimmel, MD​, MS

Episode Summary

Daniel R. Schimmel, MD, MS, discusses a recently published study evaluating same-day discharge following balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) for patients with CTEPH. The research found that select patients who meet specific safety criteria may be able to safely return home the same day as their procedure, reducing hospital stays while maintaining high-quality care.
Daniel R. Schimmel, MD​, MS, Associate Professor of Cardiology

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