Abstract
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) IS defined as pulmonary hypertension (PH) caused by single or recurrent pulmonary emboli arising from deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This observational study was carried out from Sep 2018 to August 2019. The diagnosis of Chronic PTE was confirmed in 4 patients by computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) . After confirming the diagnosis, the patients were started anticoagulation therapy and planned for surgical endarterectomy. CT angio was also performed in post op period which suggested no residual thrombus in 2 pts while mild- moderate distal residual segmental artery thrombus in 2 patients. Our Experience suggests surgical intervention rather than anti coagulation is effective definitive and ideal management for pateints of CTEPH. Early recognition, aggressive appropriate treatment and systematic follow-up can improve the outcome of this potentially fatal condition.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Rahul Bhushan
MCh Resident, Dept of CTVS, Dr RML Hospital, New Delhi
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i9.66
