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Home / Podcast / CTEPH: A Curable Cause of Pulmonary Hypertension with Drs. David McGiffin and Jason Guichard
Illustration of very high blood pressure, CTEPH being an example of hypertension.

CTEPH: A Curable Cause of Pulmonary Hypertension with Drs. David McGiffin and Jason Guichard

October 27, 2020 by David McGiffin, MD 3 Comments

Join Drs. Alain Bouchard, David McGiffin, and Jason Guichard as they discuss CTEPH — also known as chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.

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  1. Maureen Petkins says

    August 29, 2021 at 7:44 am

    I am currently taking Riociguat …with no effect. I have had pulmonary ballooning , unsuccessful it would seem .Drs at St Vincents in Sydney day they cannot do more to help me .
    I have CTEPH and I’m seeking another opinion as to whether I am a candidate for surgery or a transplant

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    • Dr. Jason L. Guichard, MD, PhD says

      September 1, 2021 at 8:07 pm

      Seeking a second opinion would be reasonable. I would seek a group of physicians who specialize in pulmonary hypertension in your area and have your case reviewed by them.

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      • Dr. Jason L. Guichard, MD, PhD says

        September 2, 2021 at 6:17 am

        Also, an email has been sent offering you a second opinion at the Alfred in Melbourne.

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