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Filter by:The incidence of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) after acute pulmonary embolism ist not clear. It is estimated to be up to 3.8%. Prospective data registration does not exist. Treatment of choice is pulmonary endarterectomy if the thromboembolic lesions are surgically accessible. Otherwise interventional therapy by means of pulmonary balloon-angioplasty (BPA) or medical therapy is indicated. In Germany, the majority of the patients is referred to three CTEPH centers: Kerckhoff Clinic, Saarland University Hospital and Hannover Medical School to evaluate the therapeutic options. Starting in January 2016 all incident patients will be de-identified and included prospectively. Risk factors, outcome and treatment will be documented.
The New International CTEPH Database is a prospective, observational multi-center disease registry run by the International CTEPH Association (ICA), which will collect data in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) patients worldwide. The registry will run for approximately 5 years. Its objective is to provide an overview on epidemiology of CTEPH, mode of diagnosis and treatment approaches worldwide as well as determinants of long-term outcomes as measured by New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class and survival. The data collected will improve the knowledge and understanding of this condition, support the further development of diagnosis and treatment guidelines for patients with CTEPH, and contribute to improving patient care in the long-term.
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) has been associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) have elevated risk for development of CTEPH. It is not known, whether the location of pulmonary embolism (central vs. peripheral) nor fibrinolysis have an impact of CTEPH incidence. This study has been performed to assess the CTEPH incidence in different populations: in patients with central vs. peripheral PE and in patients with or without fibrinolysis therapy for PE.
Purpose of this study is to investigate whether and to what extent a cautious respiratory and movement therapy can complement medical treatment and the condition, oxygen uptake, quality of life, the pulmonary vascular pressures, the size of the right heart and the 6-minute walk distance in patients with pulmonary hypertension.