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Pulmonary hypertension Flashcards

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Definition of pulmonary hypertension?

A

Increased resistance + pressure of blood in the pulmonary arteries >25mmHG

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Causes of pulmonary hypertension?

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Connective tissue disease

Left heart failure

Chronic lung disease

Pulmonary vascular disease

Sarcoidosis

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Signs + symptoms of pulmonary hypertension?

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Shortness of breath ( main symptom)
Syncope
Tachycardia
Raised JVP
Hepatomegaly
peripheral oedema

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Investigations of pulmonary hypertension?

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ECG changes
Chest X-ray
Riased NT - ProBNP blood test
Echocardiography

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Managment of pulmonary hypertension?

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IV prostanoids ( e.g epoprostenol)

Endotheilin receptor antagonist ( macitenton)

Phosphodiesterase - 5 inhibitor (sildenafil)

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