Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH): what do we know about it? A comprehensive review of the literature. Issue 4 (April 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Albani, Stefano; Biondi, Federico; Stolfo, Davide; Lo Giudice, Francesco; Sinagra, Gianfranco
• Is Part Of: Journal of cardiovascular medicine. Volume 20:Issue 4(2019:Apr.)
• Publication Date: 2019-04
• Subjects: chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension -- pulmonary embolism -- pulmonary endarterectomy; Cardiology -- Periodicals; Cardiovascular system -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Cardiology -- Periodicals; Cardiovascular Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.1005
• DOI: 10.2459/JCM.0000000000000774
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1558-2027

Abstract

Abstract : N/A: Chronic thromboembolic disease (CTED), especially when associated with pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), is a fearsome and under-diagnosed but potentially curable complication of pulmonary embolism, thanks to recent therapeutic options. Aspecific symptoms and signs make its diagnosis challenging, requiring clinicians to be ready to suspect its presence in patients with dyspnea of unknown origin or persistent symptoms after acute pulmonary embolism. The aim of this review is to provide an update to the general practitioner or the specialist physician on the state of the art regarding the epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical management of chronic thromboembolic syndromes.