
International CTEPH Association
@ica_cteph
The International CTEPH Association is an organisation of health care providers committed to advancing the diagnosis and treatment of CTEPH
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https://www.cteph-association.org/ 08-06-2017 07:39:30
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Dr. Madani welcoming the International CTEPH Association meeting to San Diego (the birthplace of pulmonary thromboendarterectomy surgery for #CTEPH) for #ICC2023.


Vic Tapson highlights the need for appropriate follow up after acute #PE so that we do not miss #CTEPH. #CTEPH2023



Dr. Madani walking us through the history of CTEPH and pulmonary thromboendarterectomy. We can all thank the innovations of Dr. Moser (1st chair of UCSD Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep, & Physiology) and Dr. Nina Braunwald who did the first PTE UC San Diego Health in 1971. We’ve come a long way. #cteph2023



Professor Lang gives an overview of the International CTEPH Association BPA registry. Average of 12 segments treated. 6MWT increased from 355 to 415m. 1.5 complications per pt but no procedure deaths, 3 yr survival >98%. #cteph2023


Dr. Auger (emeritus professor from UCSD Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep, & Physiology) leads a panel including Richard Channick, M.D., Nick Kim, Dr de Perrot, Tomas Pulido and Jenny Yang on the approach the the initial management of CTEPH. #CTEPH2023




I had a great time at the International CTEPH Association Meeting this past weekend. Since I was the designated tweeter, here are highlights of my talk on Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Disease w/o Pulmonary Hypertension. (What we in the 🇺🇸 call CTED...just rolls off the 👅easier) #CTEPH2023


Our amazing #CTEPH team attended International CTEPH Association this past week! Amazing and talented individuals that provide world class care to out patients. #pccm UC San Diego Health UC San Diego School of Medicine


