Pulmonary endarterectomy surgery

Shelly Rouney had her pulmonary endarterectomy filmed by the BBC for ‘Surgeons: At The Edge of Life’ and it was shown on primetime television in October 2020. Here, she reflects on the unusual experience and the health challenges she has faced with her husband.

David Whittington underwent pulmonary endarterectomy surgery in November 2020.

For student Izzy Scott, the road to her CTEPH diagnosis was long and frustrating.

As a sporty 26-year-old, Stephen Thompson was shocked to find himself with a diagnosis of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH). This is his story of acceptance, surgery, and learning to live with his experiences.