Pulmonary Hypertension

👍🏻 Support us: Mastercard: 5106 2110 8086 3207 (ARMEN ASTVATSATRYAN) 00:00 - What is Pulmonary Hypertension? 01:31 - Etiology of Pulmonary Hypertension 05:55 - Pathophysiology of Pulmonary Hypertension 10:42 - Symptoms and Signs of Pulmonary Hypertension 12:49 - Diagnosis of Pulmonary Hypertension 19:54 - Prognosis for Pulmonary Hypertension 21:35 - Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension 22:27 - Key Points 23:27 - Conclusion Pulmonary hypertension is increased pressure in the pulmonary circulation. It has many secondary causes; some cases are idiopathic. In pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary vessels become constricted and/or obstructed. Severe pulmonary hypertension leads to right ventricular overload and failure. Symptoms are fatigue, exertional dyspnea, and, occasionally, chest discomfort and syncope. Diagnosis is made by finding elevated pulmonary artery pressure (estimated by echocardiography and confirmed by right heart catheterization). Treatment is with pulmon