Balloon pulmonary angioplasty safety has improved over time, with complication risks in older patients decreasing and approaching those of younger patients.
Is Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty (BPA) safe and feasible for older patients with CTEPH compared to younger patients?
Balloon pulmonary angioplasty is becoming increasingly safe for older patients with CTEPH, with complication rates approaching those of younger patients.
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BPA safety has improved over time. Despite higher complication risks in older patients, the narrowing gap with younger patients in recent years suggests that BPA is a safe and feasible option for this population.
Takano et al. (Sun,) reported a other. Balloon pulmonary angioplasty safety has improved over time, with complication risks in older patients decreasing and approaching those of younger patients.