Pulm HTN 2 Flashcards
1
Q
naive PAH pts w/ WHO II combo therapy
A
ambrisentan + tadalafil
2
Q
naive PAH pts w/ WHO III combo therapy w/o evidence of rapid progression of dz
A
ambrisentan + tadalafil
3
Q
naive PAH pts w/ WHO III combo therapy w/ evidence of rapid progression of dz
A
epoprostenol + treprostinil
4
Q
PAH pts w/ WHO IV combo therapy
A
epoprostenol + treprostinil
5
Q
how to treat pulm HTN if positive vasopressor test (MAP less than 40)
A
add a calcium channel blocker
6
Q
pts w/ inadequate response to maximal pharmacotherapy and not a candidate for lung tansplant
A
palliative care serves
7
Q
what is a positive vasopressor test
A
pulmonary artery pressure falls > 10 mmHg
mean pulmonary artery pressure is < 40 mmHg
cardiac output is unchanged or increased
