chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension

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How do you pronounce chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkrɑnɪk ˌθrɑːmboʊɪmˈbɑlɪk ˈpʊlməˌnɛri ˌhaɪpərˈtɛnʃən/.

What does chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension mean?

A form of pulmonary hypertension caused by chronic, unresolved blood clots in the pulmonary arteries that become organized into fibrotic tissue. Persistent obstructions can increase resistance to blood flow through the lungs, which raises pulmonary artery pressure and places progressive strain on the right side of the heart.

Where does chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension come from?

From chronic + thromboembolic + pulmonary + hypertension

How to pronounce chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension

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