Improved hemodynamics and cardiopulmonary function in patients with inoperable chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension after balloon pulmonary angioplasty

201964 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Qi Jin · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Qin Luo · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Tao Yang · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Qixian Zeng · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Xue Yu · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Lu Yan · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Abstract

BPA, a safe and effective approach, can bring instant improvements after a single session and lasting benefits after multiple sessions to hemodynamics and cardiopulmonary function for patients with inoperable CTEPH.

Topics & Keywords

Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Respiratory Research

Volume 20, Issue 1, pp. 250-250

DOI: 10.1186/s12931-019-1211-y

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