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Clinical Presentations and Multimodal Imaging Diagnosis in Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension

Mi-Hyang Jung1,2, Hae Ok Jung1,2, Soo Jin Kwon3

  • 1Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea.

Journal of Clinical Medicine
|November 26, 2022
PubMed

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Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a curable condition often missed due to vague symptoms. Early diagnosis using imaging is crucial for effective treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Vascular Disease

Background:

  • Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a rare, severe pulmonary vascular disease.
  • It is characterized by persistent blood clots in the pulmonary arteries.
  • CTEPH is classified as Group 4 pulmonary hypertension and is the only potentially curable form.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic approach for CTEPH.
  • To highlight the importance of multimodal imaging in clinical settings.
  • To improve physician awareness and timely diagnosis of CTEPH.

Main Methods:

  • Review of diagnostic strategies for CTEPH.
  • Focus on the application of multimodal imaging tools.
  • Clinical case considerations for diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • Nonspecific symptoms and low physician awareness hinder timely CTEPH diagnosis.
  • Multimodal imaging plays a critical role in identifying CTEPH.
  • A structured diagnostic approach is essential.

Conclusions:

  • Early and accurate diagnosis of CTEPH is achievable through a systematic approach.
  • Multimodal imaging is key to overcoming diagnostic challenges in CTEPH.
  • Increased awareness and familiarity with diagnostic processes are vital for managing CTEPH.

Keywords:
CTEPHdiagnosishypertensionmultimodal imagingpulmonary

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