Why Are They Still Dyspneic? Post PE Syndrome Workup and Management
Update: 2025-08-05
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Persistent symptoms after an acute pulmonary embolism (PE) may indicate post-pulmonary embolism syndrome (PPES), a condition affecting up to 50% of patients. The most important consideration in managing PPES is to carefully evaluate and differentiate it from other potential causes of ongoing shortness of breath, particularly chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), which requires targeted treatment. How can clinicians best differentiate between PPES and other causes of persistent symptoms following an acute PE?
In this interview, Drs. Dipti Itchhaporia and Paul R. Forfia discuss “Why Are They Still Dyspneic? Post PE Syndrome Workup and Management.”
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