Tag: balloon pulmonary angioplasty

6-Minute Walk Test

My stay at Okayama Medical Center is coming to an end after four BPA treatments. We are still running several tests this week to collect post-treatment data, including today’s 6-minute walk test (6MWT).

Why Japan?

Why did I choose Japan for my balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) treatment? Given the current lack of CTEPH expertise in Thailand, Japan turned out to be the ideal choice for various critical reasons.

A Rare Glimpse Into The Catheter Room

A rare glimpse into the “lung repair” or “tuneup shop,” as I like to call it. It’s actually the catheter room at Okayama Medical Center where the magic truly happens. These pictures were taken during my second BPA procedure.