The insertion of ventriculoatrial (VA) shunts for the treatment of hydrocephalus is associated with the development of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH).
Rana Olguntürk +3 more
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Prostacyclins have no direct inotropic effect on isolated atrial strips from the normal and pressure-overloaded human right heart [PDF]
Prostacyclins are vasodilatory agents used in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. The direct effects of prostacyclins on right heart function are still not clarified.
Andersen, A +7 more
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Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension [PDF]
Considerable progress has been made in the diagnosis and management of acute pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) but there are few data about the true incidence, early mortality, and long term progress of this condition. Recurrent PTE or incomplete resolution of the initial event leading to the development of secondary pulmonary hypertension is even less ...
J, Dunning, K, McNeil
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Dynamics of social and labor status in patients undergoing pulmonary thromboendarterectomy
Aim. To study the dynamics of social and labor status in patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) 6 months after pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) and to identify clinical factors affecting the resumption of labor activity in the ...
A. Klinkova +6 more
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American Lung Association Pulmonary Hypertension Roundtable: Executive Summary
ABSTRACT The American Lung Association and Pulmonary Hypertension Association convened a scientific roundtable of pulmonary hypertension experts to discuss the latest recommendations from the European Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) and from the 7th World Symposium on Pulmonary Hypertension (WSPH).
Nicholas Andreas Kolaitis +13 more
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ABSTRACT Studies have shown sex differences in the outcomes of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) and in patients who have undergone pulmonary endarterectomy. Limited data exist regarding outcomes of balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) for female versus male subjects.
Cze Ci Chan +7 more
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Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension is a clot you cannot swat
A 49-year-old man with progressive dyspnea on exertion and a remote history of syncope presented with hypotension and acute right ventricular failure, and was ultimately diagnosed with acute pulmonary embolism.
G. Jay Bishop, MD, FACP, FSVM, RPVI +3 more
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Management of intrapulmonary hemorrhage in patients undergoing pulmonary thrombo-endarterectomy
Massive pulmonary hemorrhage during pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) can be managed by a conservative approach with mechanical ventilatory support, positive end-expiratory pressure, lung isolation, reversal of heparin, and correct of coagulopathy ...
Muralidhar Kanchi +7 more
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Angiografia Pulmonar por Ressonância Magnética Tridimensional Optimizada por Contraste no Estudo da Patologia Vascular Pulmonar [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: To assess the feasibility of performing pulmonary angiography using MRI with contrast enhancement in patients with pulmonary vascular disease.
Farto e Abreu, P +3 more
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Outcomes of Multidisciplinary Care at a Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension Center
ABSTRACT Recent international guidelines recommend a multidisciplinary evaluation and care model for patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), but there is a paucity of supporting data. The aim of this study was to describe the outcomes of a multidisciplinary team approach to the comprehensive care of CTEPH patients.
S. Christopher Malaisrie +10 more
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