Outcomes From a Low Volume CTEPH Centre – Does the “Steep Learning Curve” Hold True When Collaboration Comes to Rescue?

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Duvuru, R., McWilliams, T., Sithamparanathan, S., Fernando, M., Cochrane, D., Vickery, B., Jayasimhan, D., McGiffin, D., Sibal, A. Heart, Lung and Circulation DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2026.04.021

Abstract: Current data from the CTEPH registry and the STS database demonstrates, low volume CTEPH centres report worse outcomes and a significantly higher proportions of inoperable patients than high volume CTEPH centres. Auckland City Hospital is the national centre for CTEPH and performs 5-10 PEAs/year.

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Outcomes From a Low Volume CTEPH Centre – Does the “Steep Learning Curve” Hold True When Collaboration Comes to Rescue?

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