RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Evaluating suspected pulmonary hypertension: A structured approach
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 468
OP 480
DO 10.3949/ccjm.85a.17065
VO 85
IS 6
A1 Akshay Bhatnagar
A1 Jonathan Wiesen
A1 Raed Dweik
A1 Neal F. Chaisson
YR 2018
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/85/6/468.abstract
AB Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a common consideration when patients have unexplained signs of cardiopulmonary disease. Guidelines have been issued regarding diagnosis and management of this condition. Since multiple conditions can mimic components of PAH, the clinician should think about the patient’s total clinical condition before diagnosing and categorizing it. Proper evaluation and etiologic definition are crucial to providing the appropriate therapy. This review offers a case-based guide to the evaluation of patients with suspected PAH.