Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension: An Overview - Healthline
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a rare form of high blood pressure in the lungs. It's a complication of long-term pulmonary embolism, or a blood clot in the vessels of the lungs. The clot increases blood pressure in the vessels, resulting in high blood pressure, known as pulmonary hypertension. CTEPH is a "silent" condition, meaning it causes no symptoms in the early stages. It's also life threatening. However, CTEPH can be cured, so it's important to get treatment as soon as possible. Read on to learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatment options of the condition. CTEPH develops when a pulmonary embolism stays in your body. A pulmonary embolism happens when a blood clot from another part of your body travels to your lungs. The clot often comes from your leg veins. In your lungs, the clot blocks your blood vessels, which increases resistance in your blood. This causes pulmonary hypertension. The clot can be dissolved with treatment. Bu...