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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Summary• Pulmonary <strong>hypertension</strong> is defined by a mPAP >25mmHg at rest• WHO classifies PH into 5 groups, based on aetiology,natural history, prognosis <strong>and</strong> treatment• “Pulmonary arterial <strong>hypertension</strong>” (PAH) describesgroup 1: this includes heritable, drug-induced <strong>and</strong>“associated with” aetiologies• CTEPH is important to identify; treatment could besurgical
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