[Cardiorespiratory abnormalities and cerebral oxygen supply in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension].

Aim of the study was assessment of severity of cardiorespiratory abnormalities and cerebral oxygen supply in patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). We examined 56 patients with diagnosis of chronic pulmonary thromboembolism and duration of the disease 3 (1.5-4.1) years. According to data of pulmonary angiography pulmonary artery pressure was 78 (58-92) mm Hg, pulmonary vascular resistance - 618 (450-935) dyne/sec/cm-5, Miller index - 25 (22-27). Further investigation revealed changes of anatomo-functional parameters of the heart and parameters of pulmonary ventilation. These changes were associated with insufficient oxygen supply to the brain and lowering of tolerance to hypoxia. Results of this study should be taken into consideration when brain protective measures are provided during surgical treatment of CTEPH.