Pulmonary hypertension
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Assistant Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ralph Matar, Lisa Prior, Ann Slater, R.N., Rim Halaby
Synonyms and keywords: Hypertensive pulmonary vascular disease; pulmonary arterial hypertension; cor pulmonale; hypertensive pulmonary vascular disease; Ayerza syndrome; Ayerza's syndrome; Ayerza-Arrilaga syndrome
Overview
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Pulmonary hypertension from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Overview | History & Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiography | Chest x-ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiogram | Right heart catheterization | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies