Pulmonary Hypertension (PH)

Jan 23, 20241 min read

The high-yield summary of Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) can be divided into five main types, each with unique causes, pathophysiology, and treatment approaches.

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) - Group 1:

Pulmonary Hypertension due to Left Heart Disease - Group 2:

Pulmonary Hypertension due to Lung Diseases/Hypoxia - Group 3:

Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) - Group 4:

Pulmonary Hypertension due to Unknown Multifactorial Mechanisms - Group 5:

Understanding these distinctions is critical for diagnosing and managing PH in clinical practice.

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