Chronic hypoxic lung diseases Flashcards
1
Q
Chronic hypoxic lung diseases such as
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COPD are among the most prevalent cause of deaths, representing the 3rd most common killer worldwide
2
Q
PH is a well established complication of chronic lung disease
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with elevated PAP an independent predictor of reduced life expectancy in COPD
3
Q
PH is defined as a mPAP of…
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greater than 20mmHg with increased PVR
4
Q
PH affecting 50% of COPD patients
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25% of COPD patients suffer from mPAP of greater than 25mmg (considered severe COPD)
