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1
Q

define pulmonary hypertension?

A

an increase in mean pulmonary arterial pressure which can be caused by or associated with a wide variety of other conditions.

2
Q

what are the risk factors for pulmonary hypertension?

A

there are a variety of causes:
- o Idiopathic
o Problems with smaller branches of the pulmonary arteries
o Left ventricular failure
o Lung disease (e.g. COPD, interstitial lung disease)
o Thromboses

3
Q

what is the epidemiology of pulmonary hypertension?

A

rare

4
Q

presenting symptoms of pulmonary hypertension?

A
  • Progressive breathlessness
  • Weakness/tiredness
  • Exertional dizziness and syncope
  • LATE STAGE - oedema and ascites
5
Q

signs of pulmonary hypertension?

A
  • Right ventricular heave
  • Loud pulmonary S2
  • Murmur - pulmonary regurgitation
  • Tricuspid regurgitation
  • Raised JVP
  • Peripheral oedema
  • Ascites
6
Q

investigations for pulmonary hypertension?

A
  • CXR - exclude other lung diseases
  • ECG - right ventricular hypertrophy
  • Pulmonary function tests
  • LFTs - liver damage –> portal hypertension
  • Lung biopsy - interstitial lung disease
  • Echocardiography - assess right ventricular function