Title: Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension

Authors: Maurya PK, Ali MA, Sureshkumar U, Nair S, Potdar PV

 DOI:  https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v6i9.27

Abstract

Introduction

Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension is characterized by chronic obstruction of major pulmonary arteries by organized thromboembolic material. Untreated chronic pulmonary thromboembolism can result in pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure. It is the only form of pulmonary hypertension potentially curable by surgical or catheter based interventions. While early diagnosis is the key to successful treatment, CTEPH remains largely undiagnosed.

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Corresponding Author

Dr M Arif Ali

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