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Mitral valve surgery

Overview
In some people with pulmonary hypertension (PH), the disease is caused by damage or a defect of the mitral valve of the heart. Mitral valve surgery can potentially be an effective treatment for PH in certain… read more

Lung transplant

Overview
Lung transplant can prolong survival and improve lung function and quality of life in some people with pulmonary hypertension (PH). However, lung transplant also poses significant risk for serious… read more

Atrial septostomy

Overview
Some people with advanced pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and severe right heart failure may be candidates for atrial septostomy surgery. Atrial septostomy can relieve pressure in the right side of the… read more

Heart-lung transplant

Overview
Heart-lung transplant may be an option for some people with end-stage heart and lung disease due to pulmonary hypertension (PH). However, heart-lung transplant also poses significant risk for serious… read more

Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE)

Overview
Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) surgery is a potential cure for some people with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). CTEPH is a type of pulmonary hypertension wherein blood clots in… read more

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