| Angiographic evaluation of chronic pulmonary embolism. | |
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PMID: 7403501 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In some patients acute pulmonary emboli may fail to resolve normally, resulting in chronic pulmonary embolism. This may lead to pulmonary hypertension, respiratory insufficiency, cor pulmonale, and death. The angiographic evaluation in nine patients with chronic pulmonary embolism who underwent embolectomy is presented. Particular emphasis on the predictive value of selective bronchial arteriography in four of these patients is considered. In chronic pulmonary embolism, pulmonary arteries distal to obstructed areas may remain patent and be supplied by hypertrophied bronchial arteries. Since back-bleeding of arterial blood from the bronchial circulation at surgery may predict the success of embolectomy, preoperative bronchial arteriography may be useful for predicting potential surgical success. |
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Authors:
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S R Mills; D C Jackson; D C Sullivan; A V Moore; D K Heaston; W G Wolfe; D C Sabiston |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Radiology Volume: 136 ISSN: 0033-8419 ISO Abbreviation: Radiology Publication Date: 1980 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1980-10-21 Completed Date: 1980-10-21 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401260 Medline TA: Radiology Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 301-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Adult Angiography* Chronic Disease Dyspnea / etiology Evaluation Studies as Topic Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Leg / blood supply Lung / blood supply, radiography Male Middle Aged Phlebography Prognosis Pulmonary Artery / radiography Pulmonary Embolism / complications, radiography*, surgery Recurrence Thrombophlebitis / complications, radiography |
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