Cardiovascular consequences of pulmonary hypertension.
Pulmonary hypertension occurs when pulmonary vascular pressures are elevated. Pulmonary arterial hypertension is associated with occlusion of the pulmonary arterial tree, while pulmonary venous hypertension is seen when pulmonary vein outflow is impeded. Cardiovascular consequences are common with pulmonary hypertension, regardless of the underlying pathogenesis and whether management is complex. However, there are a number of interventions that may improve quality of life and survival of pulmonary hypertension. This article discusses current recommendations for diagnosis and management.
Bauldoff
Gerene S
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College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, 1585 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, USA. bauldoff.1@osu.edu <bauldoff.1@osu.edu>
Housten-Harris
Traci
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Nunley
David R
DR
D005260:Female; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006976:Hypertension, Pulmonary / Q000145:classification / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology; D016040:Lung Transplantation; D008297:Male; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000209:etiology; D011669:Pulmonary Wedge Pressure; D012307:Risk Factors; D009626:Terminology as Topic