Tag: chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension

Balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) – The uphill battle for an effective therapy

Dr. Steinberg’s lecture, geared towards medical professionals, focuses on Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty (BPA) as an effective treatment for Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH). Covering historical developments, procedural nuances, potential complications, and alternative treatment options, the lecture provides a comprehensive overview of BPA. A Q&A section offers further insights for those already familiar with BPA.

Two decades of BPA Experience: Happy 20th Anniversary, OMC!

Okayama Medical Center (OMC) celebrates 20 years of expertise in balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) for chronic thrombotic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). Thanks to Dr. Matsubara, OMC has become a global leader in CTEPH treatment, offering simple, safe, and effective BPA procedures that have transformed many lives, including the author’s.

BPA & CTEPH: Resources for Doctors and Health Professionals

BPA is a safe and effective intervention to cure CTEPH potentially. A wealth of new research on this topic has appeared in recent years. Regrettably, a lot of clinicians are not aware of the potential of this technique. To address this, I have compiled a series of video lectures and a selection of the most recent research.