CHRONIC THROMBOEMBOIC PULM HTN Flashcards

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CTEPH

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ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID AB IN 10-20%
MOST COMMON SX: PROGRESSIVE DYSPNEA

FLOW MURMUR THAT INCREASES WITH INSPIRATION

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DEFINITIVE TX FOR CTEPH

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PULMONARY THROMBOENDARTERECTOMY

POST OP COMPLICATIONS INCLUDE
STEAL SYNDROME
REPERFUSION PULMONARY EDEMA

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