with either CTEPH referred to our insitution for pulmonary arterial endarterectomy. CTEPH is defined by invasive mean pulmonary arterial pressure ≥ 25mmHg at rest, secondary to chronic pulmonary embolism confirmed by computed tomographic (CT) angiography and/or ventilation/perfusion scan, according to the lastest guidelines
Or with PAH referred to our institution for lung transplant. PAH is defined according to the latest guidelines by an invasive mean pulmonary arterial pressure ≥ 25mmHg, secondary to idiopathic, familial, drug or toxin, or connective tissue disease etiology.
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pregnant women
children
congenital heart diseases
contraindications for MRI such as metallic foreign bodies or devices, claustrophobia
contraindication for surgery
patients requiring preoperative mechanical assistance such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
patients with pulmonary arterial sarcoma
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