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Dynamic vascular changes in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension after pulmonary endarterectomy [PDF]

Pulmonary Circulation, 2020
Residual pulmonary hypertension is an important sequela after pulmonary endarterectomy for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. Recurrent thrombosis or embolism could be a contributor to this residual pulmonary hypertension but the potential ...
Dieuwertje Ruigrok, Natalia J. Braams, Esther J. Nossent, Peter I. Bonta, Anco Boonstra, Rutger J. Lely, Frederikus A. Klok, Anton Vonk Noordegraaf, Petr Symersky, Harm-Jan Bogaard, Lilian J. Meijboom   +10 more
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Pulmonary hemorrhage after pulmonary endarterectomy in a patient with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: a case report [PDF]

The Journal of ExtraCorporeal Technology
Massive pulmonary hemorrhage is the severe complication of pulmonary endarterectomy, associated with high mortality rates. ECMO may be a life-saving option for patients with pulmonary hemorrhage.
Moroz Gleb, Edemskiy Alexander, Kornilov Igor, Nasyrtdinov Ramzil, Chernyavskiy Alexander   +4 more
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Pulmonary endarterectomy in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension

Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2013
Background: This study aims to assess the early results of pulmonary endarterectomy. Methods: Between March 2011 and July 2012, 64 patients (29 males, 35 females; mean age 47.4 +/- 10.4 years; range 14 to 78 years) who underwent pulmonary endarterectomy were retrospectively analyzed.
Sakarya Üniversitesi/Tıp Fakültesi/Cerrahi Tıp Bilimleri Bölümü, Hasan Sunar, Bedrettin Yildizeli, Serpi Tas, Mehmet Yanartas, Saçlı, Hakan, Mahmut Kis, Burcin Cayhan, Tuncer Kocak, Cihangir Kaymaz, Saçlı, Hakan   +10 more
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Pulmonary Endarterectomy in a Patient with Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura [PDF]

Case Reports in Vascular Medicine, 2015
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) patients are at high risk for bleeding complications regarding surgeries involving cardiopulmonary bypass. We report an ITP patient with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension who underwent uncomplicated ...
Bedrettin Yıldızeli, Mehmed Yanartaş, Sibel Keskin, Işık Atagündüz, Ece Altınay   +4 more
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Pulmonary endarterectomy for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: Technical challenges and controversies [PDF]

JHLT Open
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension requires referral to an expert center for final diagnosis and assessment of treatment possibilities by a multidisciplinary team. Pulmonary endarterectomy is the only potentially curative therapy and therefore
Tom Verbelen, MD, PhD, Elie Fadel, MD, PhD, Christoph B. Wiedenroth, MD, PhD, David P. Jenkins, MS (Lond), FRCS (CTh), Michael M. Madani, MD, PhD   +4 more
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Pulmonary endarterectomy for saddling pulmonary embolism by Aspergillus fungus in an immunocompetent patient [PDF]

Indian Heart Journal, 2014
We present a case of Tricuspid valve Aspergillus endocarditis with saddle shaped massive pulmonary embolism occurring in an immunocompetent host. The patient was managed uniquely by pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) and combination antifungal chemotherapy ...
Harpreet Singh Minhas, Gagan Jain, Chirantan Mangukia, Mayank Goyal   +3 more
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Tricuspid Regurgitation and Pulmonary Haemodynamics After Pulmonary Endarterectomy

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
Abstract Objectives To assess tricuspid regurgitation evolution after pulmonary endarterectomy and to identify predictive factors for residual postoperative tricuspid regurgitation. Methods Perioperative and 6-month follow-up ...
Vanhoof, Bram, Staal, Diederik P., Quarck, Rozenn A., Van Langenhoven, Leen, Hofman, Frederik N., Meyns, Bart, Boerman, Sanne, Godinas, Laurent, Mager, Johannes J., Belge, Catharina, Post, Marco C., De Meester, Pieter, Delcroix, Marion, Verbelen, Tom, Hofman, Erik   +14 more
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Successful Pulmonary Endarterectomy in a Patient with Klinefelter Syndrome [PDF]

Case Reports in Pulmonology, 2012
Klinefelter syndrome (KS) is a frequent genetic disorder due to one or more supernumerary X chromosomes. KS is associated with an increased risk for venous thromboembolic events like deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
E. Wierda, H. J. Reesink, H. Bruining, O. M. van Delden, J. J. Kloek, P. Bresser   +5 more
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Postoperative management of pulmonary endarterectomy and outcome

Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia, 2010
Pulmonary artery thromboendarterectomy (PTE) has been regarded as a promising, potentially curative surgical procedure. However, PTE is associated with specific postoperative complications, such as reperfusion pulmonary edema and right heart failure leading to a considerable mortality of 7-24%.
Narayana Iyengar Ramakrishna, Hegde Deviprasad, Chattuparambil Binoy, Gupta Ratan, Patil Lakshmi   +4 more
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Balloon pulmonary angioplasty for proximal chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension in patients ineligible for pulmonary endarterectomy [PDF]

Pulmonary Circulation
Balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) to treat chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is generally reserved for distal obstruction precluding pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) but can be used in patients with proximal disease who are at high ...
Justin Issard, Elie Fadel, Samuel Dolidon, Benoit Gerardin, Dominique Fabre, Delphine Mitilian, Olaf Mercier, Mitja Jevnikar, Xavier Jais, Marc Humbert, Philippe Brenot   +10 more
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