Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension-1 Flashcards
1
Q
Who it happens to
A
Women
20-40
Rare
2
Q
Problem with pulmonary arterial hypertension
A
Blood vessel construction and resistance in the lungs
Hypoxia
Right sides heart failure
Death in two years
3
Q
Genetic mutation
A
50% of patients
BMPR2 gene
4
Q
Severity classification of PAH
A
Class 1- least: no limitation of physical activity
Class 4- worst: complete limitations
5
Q
Diagnosis
A
Abnormal ventilation
Right sided heart Cath
Pulmonary function tests
CT
6
Q
Endothelin-receptor agonist
A
-ntan Tablet Glass of water With or without food More contraception No ETOH
7
Q
Prostacyclin agents
A
Best
Continuous infusion
Subcut
8
Q
Also use this drug
A
Sildenafil
Warfarin
Bosentan
9
Q
PAH outcome
A
Use O2
Digoxin, diuretics
Lung
Lung and heart transplant (cor pulmone)
