chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension

Abbreviation: CTEPH
Pulmonary HTN that results from the migration of blood clots (usually from the lower extremities) into the lungs. Elevated BP in the lungs gradually overloads the right ventricle and causes right-sided heart failure.

Symptoms

Symptoms usually include shortness of breath, esp. during exercise.

Treatment

The disease, when identified, may be treated with surgical removal of blood clots.

单词	chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
释义	DictionarySeehypertension chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension Abbreviation: CTEPH Pulmonary HTN that results from the migration of blood clots (usually from the lower extremities) into the lungs. Elevated BP in the lungs gradually overloads the right ventricle and causes right-sided heart failure. Symptoms Symptoms usually include shortness of breath, esp. during exercise. Treatment The disease, when identified, may be treated with surgical removal of blood clots. See also: hypertension See CTEPH See CTEPH
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