Effect of outdoor air pollution on chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH)

Conclusion: High concentrations of air pollutants are associated with a higher probability of post-operative residual PH and of being eligible for surgical treatment in CTEPH patients.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Swinnen, K., Quarck, R., Bijnens, E., Casas, L., Delcroix, M., Belge, C. Tags: Pulmonary hypertension Source Type: research