PAH (exam 2) Flashcards
1
Q
pulmonary arterial hypertension
A
high blood pressure in the lungs
2
Q
In PAH, increased pressure in the vessels is caused by
A
obstruction in the small arteries in the lungs
3
Q
what kind of heart failure does PAH cause?
A
right sided HF
4
Q
group 1 PAH
A
pulmonary arterial hypertension
5
Q
group 2 PAH
A
PH due to left heart disease
6
Q
group 3 PAH
A
PH due to lung disease and/or chronic hypoxia
7
Q
group 4 PAH
A
PH due to blood clots in the lungs
8
Q
group 5 PAH
A
PH due to blood and other disorders (sickle cell disease)
