Recognizing the Signs of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension

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Recognizing the Signs of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension. CTEPH The Basics. Risk Factors for CTEPH Identified in One Study. Often a Missed Diagnosis. The Importance of the Diagnostic Work-up. When to Suspect CTEPH. Clinical Classification of PH a. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Recognizing the Signs of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension

CTEPHThe Basics

Risk Factors for CTEPH Identified in One Study

Often a Missed Diagnosis

The Importance of the Diagnostic Work-up

When to Suspect CTEPH

Clinical Classification of PHa

Components of the Diagnostic Workup*

Assessment Strategies

CT Angiography

CT Angiography (cont)

CTA of the Pulmonary Arteries CTEPH

Pulmonary Angiogram

Right PA Angiogram

Left PA Angiogram

Management Options for CTEPH Pulmonary Endarterectomy

Pulmonary Endarterectomy (cont)

Thromboendarterectomy Specimen

Management Options For CTEPHRiociguat

Management Options For CTEPH Therapies For PAH

References

References (cont)