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Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) and Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Definition: mean pulmonary-artery pressure > 25mmHg
embolism Pathophysiology ... Ventilation-perfusion lung ... Bypass Other Treatment ... pro-BNP levels • Risk ... #diagnosis #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk ... Medical history ... Change in clinical ... one post op Cardiology ... management for
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Pulmonary embolus ... Clinical • Under-recognized ... support for patients clinically ... deteriorating on medical ... #cardiology #treatment