Incidence of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension after Pulmonary Embolism

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Authors

Vittorio Pengo

Anthonie W.A. Lensing · Academic Medical Center

Martin H. Prins

Antonio Marchiori

Bruce L. Davidson · University of Washington

Francesca Tiozzo · University of Padua

P Albanese · University of Padua

Alessandra Biasiolo

Cinzia Pegoraro

Abstract

CTPH is a relatively common, serious complication of pulmonary embolism. Diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for the early identification and prevention of CTPH are needed.

Topics & Keywords

Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments Blood Coagulation and Thrombosis Mechanisms

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 350, Issue 22, pp. 2257-2264

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa032274

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