Greg Calligaro Definition and classification of pulmonary hypertension
Greg Calligaro Definition and classification of pulmonary hypertension
Greg Calligaro Definition and classification of pulmonary hypertension
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Group 3: Secondary to lung disease/hypoxia• PH is a commoncomplication <strong>of</strong> COPD, butis usually mild• Also mild PH with OSA;becomes significant ifcombined with OHS orother cause <strong>of</strong> hypoxaemia• ILD another importantcategory3. PH due to Lung Diseases <strong>and</strong>/or Hypoxia•COPD•ILD•Other <strong>pulmonary</strong> diseases with mixedrestrictive <strong>and</strong> obstructive pattern•Sleep-disordered breathing•Alveolar hypoventilation disorders•Chronic exposure to high altitude•Developmental abnormalitiesSimonneau G et al. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2009;54;S43-S54.
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