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Yes, a procedure called Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty (BPA) can be used to open blocked pulmonary arteries. During this minimally invasive procedure, a catheter with a deflated balloon is inserted into blocked arteries. When inflated, the balloon pushes blood clots to the vessel walls and creates a pathway to restore blood Show Full Answer

Yes, a procedure called Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty (BPA) can be used to open blocked pulmonary arteries. During this minimally invasive procedure, a catheter with a deflated balloon is inserted into blocked arteries. When inflated, the balloon pushes blood clots to the vessel walls and creates a pathway to restore blood flow.

BPA is typically recommended when:
- Doctors determine CTEPH (a form of pulmonary hypertension) is inoperable
- After a pulmonary endarterectomy with recurring hypertension

Multiple BPA procedures may be needed for the best results. While this treatment can improve symptoms, it's a relatively new option and long-term survival impacts are still being studied.

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