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    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonary Hypertension Research
    • Cardiovascular Imaging and Modeling
    • Biophysics and Computational Biology

    Background:

    • Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) presents diagnostic and management challenges due to pulmonary hypertension, small vessel vasculopathy, and occlusions.
    • Pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) is the primary treatment for CTEPH, but suboptimal outcomes can occur, potentially due to unaddressed small vessel disease.
    • Predicting the extent of distal remodeling is crucial for optimizing CTEPH patient treatment strategies and surgical outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a novel biophysical modeling approach for estimating and quantifying distal remodeling in CTEPH.
    • To integrate patient-specific geometric and hemodynamic data for predicting the extent of distal vasculopathy.
    • To demonstrate the clinical applicability of this predictive modeling technique for improved patient management.

    Main Methods:

    • A novel biophysical modeling approach combining mathematical modeling with computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA).
    • Modeling pulmonary artery geometry and identifying under-perfused regions in CTEPH patients.
    • Utilizing geometric models and right heart catheterization hemodynamic data to predict distal remodeling.

    Main Results:

    • The developed method was successfully tested and validated using synthetically generated remodeling data.
    • Preliminary application to patient data demonstrated the model's potential for clinical use.
    • The approach provides patient-specific insights into distal vasculopathy, aiding clinical decision-making.

    Conclusions:

    • Patient-specific modeling offers valuable information on distal vasculopathy extent, addressing a current clinical challenge.
    • The predictive capability of this model can assist physicians in anticipating patient responses to pulmonary endarterectomy.
    • This novel biophysical modeling approach shows promise for enhancing treatment planning and improving outcomes in CTEPH patients.