The aftermath of acute pulmonary embolism: approach to persistent functional limitations

Author(s):
Boon, G.J.A.M.
Published
2022
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

Pulmonary embolism is a serious and potentially life-threatening disease in the acute phase, and may also have a major impact on a patient’s daily life in the long run. The overall aim of this thesis was evaluating important aspects of the post-pulmonary embolism syndrome with an emphasis on early diagnosis of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) and the associated consequence for patients’ prognosis.

Pulmonary embolismChronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertensionPost-pulmonary embolism syndromeEarly diagnosisCost-benefit analysisFunctional limitationsClassificationComputed Tomography AngiographyPulmonary arteryRehabilitation
Defense date
2022-03-01
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Huisman, M.V.
Advisor(s)
Klok, F.A.
Committee member(s)
Eikenboom, H.C.J.; Cannegieter, S.C.; Spruit, M.A.; Meijboom, L.J.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Faculty of Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/3277045
ISBN(s)
9789463616485