Expanding the boundaries of PTE: successful integration with multiple major cardiac procedures
Abstract
Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) is the only curative treatment for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. While combining PTE with a single cardiac procedure is well established, evidence for performing it with multiple major procedures is limited. We report a successful bilateral PTE with coronary artery bypass grafting, ascending aortic and hemiarch repair, patent foramen ovale closure, and left atrial appendage ligation. The patient recovered uneventfully, with marked functional and hemodynamic improvement at 6 months. This case demonstrates the safety and feasibility of complex cardiac surgery with PTE, underscoring the value of thorough, multidisciplinary preoperative planning.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques
Congenital Heart Disease Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Surgical Case Reports
- Volume
- 2026
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- rjaf896–rjaf896
- Publication date
- 30 January 2026
- Language
- EN