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Pulmonary Disease

Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH)

HIGH SEVERITY

A form of pulmonary hypertension caused by chronic obstruction of pulmonary arteries due to organized thrombi. Develops in 2-4% of patients after acute pulmonary embolism. Potentially curable with pulmonary endarterectomy.

Global Affected

500.0K

Countries

16

Symptoms

Progressive dyspnea
Exercise intolerance
Fatigue
Syncope
Chest pain
Edema
Hemoptysis
Right heart failure

Treatment Options

Pulmonary endarterectomy (surgical cure)
Balloon pulmonary angioplasty
Riociguat
Anticoagulation (lifelong)
Oxygen therapy
Diuretics
Lung transplantation

Risk Factors

1History of acute pulmonary embolism
2Recurrent DVT/PE
3Hypercoagulable states
4Asplenia
5Chronic inflammatory conditions
6Thyroid replacement therapy

Diagnostic Methods

  • 1Echocardiogram
  • 2V/Q scan (screening)
  • 3CT pulmonary angiography
  • 4Right heart catheterization
  • 5Pulmonary angiography
  • 6Pulmonary function tests

Prognosis

Good with surgical treatment; inoperable disease has 5-year survival ~70%. Medical therapy and BPA improving outcomes.

Prevention

  • Anticoagulation after PE
  • Early diagnosis
  • Referral to CTEPH center
  • Prophylaxis in high-risk patients

Research Status

Pulmonary endarterectomy (surgical cure) and Balloon pulmonary angioplasty are primary treatments. Research focuses on improved therapies and outcomes.

Sources

  • https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/pulmonary-hypertension
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK540989
  • https://www.hematology.org/education/patients
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books
  • https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases

Medical Disclaimer

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