Here are the main points of CTEPH, translated:

What is Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH)?

What is CTEPH?

* CTEPH is a rare condition that causes high blood pressure in the small vessels of the lungs. * It's a complication of many health conditions, some of which are out of your control.

What causes CTEPH?

* CTEPH can be caused by: + Blood clots in the lung arteries + Narrowed blood vessels in the lungs + Inflammation or scarring in the lungs

Symptoms

What are the symptoms of CTEPH?

* Shortness of breath, especially during physical activity. * Swollen legs due to fluid retention (edema). * Chest pain or discomfort that worsens with breathing.

Diagnosis and Tests

How is CTEPH diagnosed?

* Lung ventilation-perfusion scan (V/Q scan) * Pulmonary angiogram * Pulmonary function tests * Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)

Management and Treatment

How is CTEPH treated?

* Procedure: pulmonary endarterectomy or pulmonary balloon angioplasty to remove blood clots from the lung arteries * Medication: riociguat tablets (for patients who can't have a procedure)

Prevention

Is CTEPH preventable?

* Taking good care of your lungs, avoiding tobacco or quitting smoking * Lowering your risk of developing CTEPH

Outlook / Prognosis

What is the outlook for patients who have CTEPH?

* Pulmonary endarterectomy and pulmonary balloon angioplasty can potentially cure CTEPH * Excellent prognosis, but may struggle with anxiety and depression after treatment.