Biomechanical Characterization and Remodeling of Pulmonary Arteries in Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension

Raysa-Ariana Mesani; Eliza Russu

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Biomechanical Characterization and Remodeling of Pulmonary Arteries in Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension

Journal of Cardiovascular Emergencies

Volume 12 (2026): Issue 2 (June 2026)

By: Raysa-Ariana Mesani and Eliza Russu

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jce-2026-0001 | Journal eISSN: 2457-5518 | Journal ISSN: 2457-550X

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Language: English

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Submitted on: Jan 2, 2026

Accepted on: Feb 19, 2026

Published on: Jun 24, 2026

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Keywords:

chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension,

biomechanical characterization,

vascular remodeling,

pulmonary artery,

acute pulmonary embolism

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