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What should you know about preparing for PTE (Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy) surgery? PTE is the primary surgical treatment for CTEPH and has shown excellent results with a 95% survival rate. During the procedure, a heart-lung machine keeps you alive while surgeons remove blood clots and scar tissue from your lung Show Full Answer

What should you know about preparing for PTE (Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy) surgery? PTE is the primary surgical treatment for CTEPH and has shown excellent results with a 95% survival rate. During the procedure, a heart-lung machine keeps you alive while surgeons remove blood clots and scar tissue from your lung arteries.

Before surgery, specialists will conduct thorough medical imaging to evaluate if you're eligible for the procedure. They'll assess the location of your blood clots to ensure they're surgically accessible. Your healthcare team will evaluate your overall health status and any other medical conditions you may have, as these could affect surgical risks. Most candidates for PTE have class 2 heart failure or greater, with many falling into class 4 (most severe).

After surgery, many patients experience normalized blood flow and improved exercise capacity. While PTE is a major operation with serious risks, it's currently the only treatment option that offers the potential for a complete cure of CTEPH when caught early enough.

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