Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary disease: Association with exercise-induced pulmonary hypertension and right ventricle adaptation over time: Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary disease and exercise pulmonary hypertension

CONCLUSIONS: This is the first "proof of concept" study showing that patients with a positive Q-scan frequently develop Ex-PH and RV functional deterioration as well as reduced functional capacity, generating the hypothesis that Ex-PH could help detect the progression to CTEPD.PMID:38042668 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejim.2023.11.021
Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Source Type: research