Cardiovascular intervention and therapeutics
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Cardiovasc Interv Ther · Apr 2020
ReviewBalloon pulmonary angioplasty for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is classified as Group-4 pulmonary hypertension caused by organized thrombi in pulmonary arteries. Pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) has been shown to improve the symptoms and prognoses of patients with proximal CTEPH. ⋯ This review summarizes the history, indications, procedures and complications of BPA. Finally, we discuss the future perspective of BPA for better management of CTEPH.