Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is associated with significant morbidity and risk for early death if left untreated. Treatment is by pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) for appropriate candidates. Almost nothing is known, however, about the variables associated with early mortality or long-term survival after PTE within a multivariate framework. We propose to develop and internally validate two prognostic indices, one for 30-day mortality and another for long-term survival after PTE, based on multivariate analyses using information that is readily available during the pre-, intra-, and post-operative 3eriods. It is hypothesized that the integrative measures of pre-operative pulmonary vascular resistance and post-operative total pulmonary resistance will be the most powerful predictors of outcome in the two prognostic indices, respectively. Statistical methods include univariate and multivariate regression techniques, including assessment of covariate time-dependence, and survival analysis. The resulting prognostic indices can potentially be used for pre- and post-PTE risk stratification. This research will be incorporated with formal training in epidemiology and biostatistics as part of a M.P.H. program.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Postdoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F32)
Project #
1F32HL078099-01
Application #
6834682
Study Section
Epidemiology of Clinical Disorders and Aging Study Section (ECDA)
Program Officer
Colombini-Hatch, Sandra
Project Start
2005-02-01
Project End
2007-01-31
Budget Start
2005-02-01
Budget End
2006-01-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2004
Total Cost
$54,352
Indirect Cost
Name
University of California San Diego
Department
Internal Medicine/Medicine
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
804355790
City
La Jolla
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
92093
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