Evaluation of the Incidence of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension 1  Year After First Episode of Acute Pulmonary Embolism: A Cohort Study

ConclusionThe incidence of CTEPH observed in this study 1  year after the first episode of acute PE was approximately 6.9%. This incidence seems to be high in our population, and diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for the early identification of CTEPH are needed.

Source: Lung - January 1, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research