Navigated to Treating CTEPH: Surgery, Medication or Balloon Angioplasty?

Treating CTEPH: Surgery, Medication or Balloon Angioplasty?

March 26
29 mins

View Transcript

Episode Description

In this episode of Respiratory Exchange, titled "Treating CTEPH: Surgery, Medication or Balloon Angioplasty?" Dr. Gustavo Heresi and Dr. Alice Goyanes discuss specialized, dedicated treatment options for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), a type of pulmonary vascular disease. They review when pulmonary endarterectomy is appropriate. They also discuss treatment options for patients who are not candidates for surgery, such as those with decompensated cirrhosis or metastatic cancer. For those patients, they consider the options such as using the FDA-approved vasodilator, Riociguat, and balloon angioplasty. They also note the benefits of discussion with vascular medicine and hematology.

See all episodes

Never lose your place, on any device

Create a free account to sync, back up, and get personal recommendations.