Pre-Recorded

Plenary Presentation

PH, PAH, CTEPH

Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is the most feared long-term complication of pulmonary embolism. Treatment options available for these patients include pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE), balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA), and treatment with pulmonary vasodilators. Appropriate selection of treatment requires comprehensive and multidisciplinary patient assessment. Additionally, despite data that patients do better with expert referral, such referral is often delayed. This session will utilize cases and audience response to highlight available treatments with a focus on recent advances in treatment, including minimally invasive PTE as well as the role for combining multiple therapies.

Compare treatment options for CTEPH, including pulmonary thromboendarterectomy, balloon pulmonary angioplasty, and medical therapy.

Discuss management of patients with residual pulmonary hypertension despite pulmonary thromboendarterectomy.