Pulmonary Hypertension Update, Part 1: Classification & Diagnosis (Review)
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Pulmonary Hypertension Update/Review Part 1 of 2: Classification and Diagnosis Read Part 2: Treatment of PAH by Brett Ley, MD Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is defined simply as a mean pulmonary artery pressure of 25 mmHg or greater. However, this entity encompasses a heterogeneous group of patients and underlying etiologies where accurate diagnosis, correct physiologic classification, and careful evaluation for right heart dysfunction are essential for appropriate management. Clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of PH have been published in the
Pulmonary Hypertension Update, Part 1: Classification & Diagnosis (Review)
Pulmonary Hypertension Update, Part 1…
Pulmonary Hypertension Update, Part 1: Classification & Diagnosis (Review)
Pulmonary Hypertension Update/Review Part 1 of 2: Classification and Diagnosis Read Part 2: Treatment of PAH by Brett Ley, MD Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is defined simply as a mean pulmonary artery pressure of 25 mmHg or greater. However, this entity encompasses a heterogeneous group of patients and underlying etiologies where accurate diagnosis, correct physiologic classification, and careful evaluation for right heart dysfunction are essential for appropriate management. Clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of PH have been published in the