Pulmonary Htm Flashcards
1
Q
Pulmonary hypertension
A
Pulmonary arterial pressure above 25mmhg
2
Q
Most common cause of pulmonary HTN
A
Left sides heart failure
Next: chronic lung disease
3
Q
How does PTE cause pulmonary hypertension
A
It releases serotonin and histamine which causes vasoconstriction
4
Q
Causes of pulmonary hypertension
A
HIV
SLE thyroid
Thyroid
Genetic mutation which inturn causes endothelial injury resulting in pulmonary hypertension
5
Q
Complications of PHT
A
Right sided heart failure (corpulmonare)
Pulmonary edema
6
Q
Management of PHT
A
Endothelin receptor antagonist
Prostacyclin
Diagnosed by spirometer and echo
