Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension After Pulmonary Embolism
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
to detect the incidence of CTEPH patients. Primary outcome To predict CETHP in symptomatic patients after pulmonary embolism episode. Secondary outcome: On Echocardiography revealed RV dysfunction which are peak TR Velocity , the RV/LV basal diameter ratio, flattening of the IVS, RV acceleration time and/or midsystolic notching, IVC diameter with decreased inspiratory collapse and RA area.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Any patient diagnosed as acute pulmonary embolism ,aged between 18-80 years old which Pulmonary Embolism Severity Index (PESI) class III-V or sPESI ≥1, Exclusion Criteria: Secondary causes for pulmonary hypertension Severe kidney injury(eGFR\>30 mg/dl/1.7m2) Hepatic affection Contraindication to anti-coagulation