Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty for Patients with Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Disease

Interventional Cardiologists Jay Giri from the University of Pennsylvania and Vikas Aggarwal from Michigan share insights on the novel therapy, Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty, used to treat chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. They discuss various aspects of the procedure, including its origins, its application, patient candidacy and procedural risks. Both doctors emphasize on the importance of education, safe practices, and a comprehensive team approach while conducting this treatment, and note the improvements in complication rates and the potential for this therapy to expand to more centers.