Protocolo diagnóstico y terapéutico del tromboembolismo crónico

Abstract

Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a rare complication that occurs following an acute episode of pulmonary embolism (PE) or in patients with multiple risk factors who may or may not have had a previous acute PE episode. It is defined as the presence of at least one ventilation-perfusion defect in a segment after three months of appropriate anticoagulation following an acute PE. Consequently, a high degree of clinical suspicion is needed to ensure an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.