Greg Calligaro Definition and classification of pulmonary hypertension
Greg Calligaro Definition and classification of pulmonary hypertension
Greg Calligaro Definition and classification of pulmonary hypertension
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Group 4: CTEPH• Most <strong>pulmonary</strong> emboli resolve without sequelae• A minority <strong>of</strong> patients will develop chronicthromboembolic <strong>pulmonary</strong> <strong>hypertension</strong> (CTEPH)• CTEPH is defined as a mPAP greater than 25mmHg thatpersists 6 months after an acute PE• Occurs in 2-4% <strong>of</strong> patient following acute PE• However, up to two thirds <strong>of</strong> patients with CTEPH willhave no history <strong>of</strong> previous VTEKlok FA, et. al. Prospective screening program to detect CTEPH following PE. Haem, 2010.Dentali F, et. al. Incidence <strong>of</strong> CTEPH after first episode PE. Thromb Res, 2009.
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