February 19, 2016 - Pulmonary Hypertension Flashcards
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Pulmonary Hypertension
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An increase of the blood pressure in the pulmonary vasculature leading to shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, and leg swelling.
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Types of Pulmonary Hypertension
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WHO Group I - pulmonary arterial hypertension
WHO Group II - pulmonary hypertension owing to left heart disease
WHO Group III - pulmonary hypertension owning to lung disease
WHO Group IV - chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH)
WHO Group V - pulmonary hypertension with unclear multifactorial mechanisms
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Pulmonary Arterial Pressure
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Typically quite low.
The mean pressure is typically 9-18 mmHg.
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Idiopathic Pulmonary Hypertension
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A rare disease characterized by elevated pulmonary artery pressure with no apparent cause.
