Evolution of CT findings after anticoagulant treatment for acute pulmonary embolism in patients with and without an ultimate diagnosis of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension

Conclusions Webs and tapered pulmonary arteries at the time of PE diagnosis strongly indicate a state of chronic PE and should raise awareness for possible CTEPH, particularly in patients with persistent dyspnoea after anticoagulant treatment for acute PE.

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Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 23, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Braams, N. J., Boon, G. J. A. M., de Man, F. S., van Es, J., den Exter, P. L., Kroft, L. J. M., Beenen, L. F. M., Huisman, M. V., Nossent, E. J., Boonstra, A., Vonk Noordegraaf, A., Ruigrok, D., Klok, F. A., Bogaard, H. J., Meijboom, L. J. Tags: Pulmonary vascular disease Original Articles: Pulmonary vascular disease Source Type: research