Interpretation of expert ideas in the Sixth World Symposium of Pulmonary Hypertension（Ⅳ）——update on the diagnosis and treatment strategies of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension / 中国实用内科杂志

ABSTRACT

Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension(CTEPH)is a complication of pulmonary embolism. It is emphasized that the need for a multidisciplinary team involving diagnosis and treatment. The understanding and management of CTEPH have been updated on the 6 th World Symposium on Pulmonary Hypertension(WSPH)in 2018. Key diagnostic steps in early identification and accurate diagnosis are emphasised. An updated treatment algorithm is proposed. Combined with clinical practice, the article will give an interpretation of diagnosis and treatment of CTEPH based on this consensus opinions.