Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy (PTE) Surgery for CTEPH Explained

Accessibility option: An extended audio-described version of this video, including narration of important visual elements, is available here: https://youtu.be/7ZoDZC3LW6Q Thinking about pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) surgery for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH)? Michael Madani, MD, cardiothoracic surgeon at UC San Diego Health, explains what happens during PTE surgery, who is eligible, and what recovery looks like. He also shares insights on expected improvements and life after surgery. Questions answered in this video: 0:00 Intro 0:21 What does PTE stand for? 0:40 How is PTE surgery performed? 2:06 Who is eligible for PTE surgery? 2:56 What to expect during recovery 3:41 What improvements to expect UC San Diego Health is internationally recognized for its expertise in treating CTEPH and performing PTE surgery with high success rates. Learn more about this life-changing procedure and what to expect before, during, and after surgery. Related resources: Complete our CTEPH inquiry form to get expert help: https://health.ucsd.edu/care/heart-vascular/pulmonary-hypertension/cteph/#formula1 Learn more about PTE surgery at UC San Diego Health: https://health.ucsd.edu/care/heart-vascular/pulmonary-hypertension/pte/ Dr. Michael Madani’s bio https://providers.ucsd.edu/details/11956/cardiothoracic-(heart-and-lung)-surgery-cardiology-transplantation-surgery