I Am Cured: No More CTEPH!
Following six BPA interventions, I am cured. No more CTEPH! My hemodynamic parameters have returned to normal levels, and there are no more signs of pulmonary hypertension.
Heart: Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
Right ventricular hypertrophy (RVH) is a condition in which the muscle of the heart’s right ventricle becomes thicker. If left untreated, it will lead to heart failure and death. PH and CTEPH patients will eventually be confronted with some degree of RVH. It’s in the nature of the beast.
A Surprise Visit from AFib
Have you ever felt a sudden high heart rate and a strange fluttering in your chest? Atrial fibrillation can occur unexpectedly and go away just as quickly. Read my story about one such episode.
Heart: Structure and Function
In patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), the initial problem is in the lungs but quickly affects the heart. Given the heart’s crucial role in our body, everyone needs to understand its structure and how it works. Understanding your heart may also be crucial for survival because a sick heart will not keep you alive for long.
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).