Evaluation of Improvement in Exercise Capacity after Pulmonary Endarterectomy in Patients with Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension: Correlation with Echocardiographic Parameters

Kepez, ALPER; Sünbül, MURAT; Kivrak, Tarik; Eroglu, Elif; Özben Sadıç, BESTE; Yıldızeli, BEDRETTİN; Mutlu, BÜLENT

doi:10.1055/s-0033-1336012

Evaluation of Improvement in Exercise Capacity after Pulmonary Endarterectomy in Patients with Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension: Correlation with Echocardiographic Parameters

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THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGEON, vol.62, pp.60-65, 2014 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 62
Publication Date: 2014
Doi Number: 10.1055/s-0033-1336012
Journal Name: THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGEON
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.60-65
Keywords: chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, echocardiography, pulmonary endarterectomy, right ventricle, VENTRICULAR FUNCTION, DISPLACEMENT
Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BackgroundThe study evaluates the alterations in exercise capacity of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) patients after pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) and investigates the echocardiographic parameters associated with the degree of functional recovery.