A case report of breathlessness on exertion with an asymptomatic honeymoon period

Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) results from fibrous organization of incomplete pulmonary emboli resolution which leads to increased pulmonary vascular resistance and promotes adverse pulmonary vascular remodeling. CTEPH develops after acute or recurrent pulmonary emboli, but a majority of CTEPH cases may originate from asymptomatic chronic thromboembolic disease (CTED). Here, we report the 6-year clinical journey of a patient from acute pulmonary thromboembolism to chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.
Source: Heart and Lung - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Source Type: research