Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) can develop subsequent to acute pulmonary embolism, with exertional dyspnea being the predominant symptom. Initial evaluation of CTEPH patients should prioritize surgical intervention via pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PEA). For cases where surgical intervention is not feasible, balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) emerges as a potential treatment. Post-treatment, patients are expected to demonstrate both subjective and objective amelioration. The technique often requires multiple sessions. The safety profile of BPA is comparable to that of open surgical PEA. Further research is imperative to comprehensively evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of this therapeutic modality.
Title in MEDLINE is Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.