Pulmonary Hypertension Flashcards
1
Q
pulmonary hypertension
A
elevated pressure of pulmonary arteries
2
Q
causes
A
idiopathic LHF COPD PE respiratory conditions
3
Q
signs
A
general resp signs
elevated JVP
ankle swelling
right heart failure symptoms
4
Q
investigations
A
echocardiogram + pulmonary artery pressure
ECG:
right axis deviation, right bundle block
right side catherisation to confirm
5
Q
management
A
supportive:
diuretics
oxygen
specific:
certain drugs lol
