Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty (BPA) and Rehabilitation for Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH)
Journal Title: Pulmonary Research and Respiratory Medicine – Open Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) has a poor prognosis because of increased pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP) causing pulmonary hypertension and progressive right-sided heart failure.1,2 Typical symptoms are dyspnea on exertion, fatigability, and reduced quality of life.3 Balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) has been reported to improve hemodynamics and functional capacity in patients with CTEPH who are not candidates for pulmonary endarterectomy.4,5 However, the effect of BPA on respiratory function in patients with CTEPH is unclear.
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Masahiro Kohzuki
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- DOI 10.17140/PRRMOJ-4-e007
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