Pulmonary Hypertension Flashcards
1
Q
What qualifies as pulmonary arterial hypertension?
A
Mean pulmonary arterial pressure >25mmHg
2
Q
Why does pulmonary hypertension develop?
A
Decreased production of vasodilators: prostacyclin and NO
Increased production of vasoactive endothelin
3
Q
How is pulmonary hypetension detected?
A
Screen with echo, confirm with right heart catheter
4
Q
How is pulmonary hypertension treated?
A
- Epoprostenol is only drug to reduce mortality
2. Endothelin antagonists: -Sentan
