Chronic tromboembolic pulmonary hypertension high blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries due to chronic pulmonary emboli
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with chronic trombo-embolic pulmonary hypertension (above18 years old)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of left sided heart failure and/or valvular heart disease Neuromuscular disorders preventing proper exercise testing Arrhythmias preventing proper pressure curve recording
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The comparison of the rest-to-exercise response in RV contractility before- and 6 months after PEA, BPA and drug treatment. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The comparison of the rest-to-exercise response in RV-arterial coupling before- and 6 months after PEA, BPA and drug treatment. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed