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The Department of SurgeryDivision of Cardiac SurgeryPulmonary Thromboendarterectomy Program |
The Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy Program at UCLA consists of a multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, pulmonologists and interventional radiologists who offer pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) to patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.
PTE removes the life-threatening blood clots—emboli—from pulmonary arteries to restore blood flow to the lungs. The surgery can provide a cure for pulmonary hypertension due to chronic pulmonary thromboembolic disease by restoring normal blood pressure in the pulmonary artery, and the procedure reduces right-heart failure. The ability to exercise is remarkably improved. PTE can prolong patients’ lives, and the quality of their lives.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Telephone Number
(310) 825-8061 Consultation & Referral
(310) 825-8061 Consultation & Referral
PHYSICIANS & SPECIALISTS
| Surgical Director | Specialty |
|---|---|
| Shemin, Richard MD | Thoracic Surgery; Transplant Surgery |
Medical Director |
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| Ross, David MD | Pulmonary Disease |
Physician |
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| Aboulhosn, Jamil MD | Cardiovascular Disease |
| Finn, John MD | Diagnostic Radiology |
| Suh, Robert MD | Diagnostic Radiology |
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Specialties
Pulmonary Disease
Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Body System Locations
Lungs and Breathing
Blood, Heart and Circulation
Pulmonary Disease
Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Body System Locations
Lungs and Breathing
Blood, Heart and Circulation
