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In patients with CTEPH who are not eligible for PTE, BPA may be a treatment option. It is important to diagnose and treat patients early since delays are associated with worse clinical outcomes. We present a case of CTEPH where early diagnosis and treatment resulted in normalization of PA pressures. CAse RePoRt