Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy. Issue 4 (July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Murphy, Nancy
• Is Part Of: Nursing ... critical care. Volume 14:Issue 4(2019:Jul.)
• Publication Date: 2019-07
• Subjects: cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) -- chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) -- median sternotomy -- pulmonary embolism -- pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) -- right-sided heart failure -- stenosis; Intensive care nursing -- Periodicals; Intensive care nursing -- United States -- Periodicals; Critical care medicine -- Periodicals; 616.028
• DOI: 10.1097/01.CCN.0000553078.64152.9b
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1558-447X

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy is the preferred treatment option for patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). This complicated surgical intervention offers patients a potential cure, although some patients with CTEPH are considered inoperable. This article reviews clinical manifestations, the procedure, potential complications, and nursing care including patient education. Abstract : Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy is a complicated surgical intervention and the preferred treatment option for patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. This article covers the procedure, potential complications, nursing care, and patient education.