The Silent Block: Isolated Right Pulmonary Artery Occlusion as a Manifestation of CTEPH in a Middle-Aged Woman

Authors

  • Dr. Shvesh Moza , Dr. Gaurav Bhardwaj Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/

Keywords:

Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, CTEPH, pulmonary artery occlusion, cor pulmonale, pulmonary endarterectomy, unilateral perfusion defect

Abstract

hronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a progressive form of pulmonary hypertension caused by persistent obstruction of the pulmonary vasculature following thromboembolism. It is a potentially curable condition if identified early. We report the case of a 53-year-old female who presented with exertional dyspnoea, nausea, 

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Published

2025-05-29

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 5 (2025): Volume 16 Issue 5 (2025)

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Articles