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Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension-medical, interventional, and surgical therapy.
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Herz [Herz] 2023 Aug; Vol. 48 (4), pp. 280-284. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Apr 25. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is an important late sequela of pulmonary embolism and a common form of pulmonary hypertension. Currently, three specific treatment modalities are available: pulmonary endarterectomy, balloon pulmonary angioplasty, and targeted medical therapy. The treatment decision depends mainly on the exact localization of the underlying pulmonary arterial obstructions. Pulmonary endarterectomy is the gold standard treatment of CTEPH. For inoperable patients, riociguat and treprostinil are approved. In addition, interventional therapy is recommended if appropriate target lesions are proven. Evaluation and treatment of patients with CTEPH in experienced centers are mandatory.<br /> (© 2023. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Medizin Verlag GmbH, ein Teil von Springer Nature.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1615-6692
- Volume :
- 48
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Herz
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 37186021
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00059-023-05172-8