Publications by authors named "Jose Antonio Porras-Ledantes"
Symptom-related screening programme for early detection of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension after acute pulmonary embolism: the SYSPPE study.
Samira Marin-Romero Aitor Ballaz-Quincoces Covadonga Gómez-Cuervo Pablo Javier Marchena-Yglesias Patricia Lopez-Miguel Jose Antonio Porras-Ledantes
Thorax
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a serious complication that can occur after acute pulmonary embolism (PE), and this study evaluated a screening program for its detection among PE survivors.
- The study involved contacting patients diagnosed with acute PE two years prior to assess for symptoms like dyspnoea, leading to further testing for CTEPH diagnosis.
- The results showed that the symptom screening led to a significant increase in CTEPH diagnoses, highlighting the importance of follow-up protocols for better patient outcomes.