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Flashcards by Aaron Samide, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Aaron Samide
over 8 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Definition of pulmonary hypertension | Mean pulmonary arterial pressure greater than 25 mmHg at rest |
| Symptoms of pulmonary hypertension (4) | Dyspnea on exertion Fatigue Chest pain (exertional) Syncope (extertional |
| Signs of pulmonary hypertension (3) | Loud P2 Subtle lift of sternum Signs of RV failure |
| T/F: Even if loud P2 and subtle lift of sternum are the only manifestations, pulmonary hypertension can be devastating. | True |
| Vasoactive agents used in treatment of pulmonary hypertension (4) | - Inhaled phosphodiesterase inhibitors (e.g., sildenafil) - Calcium-channel blockers - Prostacyclins (e.g., epoprostenol) - Endothelia-receptor antagonists (e.g., bosentan) |
| Definition of cor pulmonale | RVH with eventual RV failure resulting pulmonary hypertension SECONDARY TO PULMONARY DISEASE (does NOT include pulmonary hypertension caused by left-sided heart disease) |
| Cor pulmonale is most commonly secondary to what disease? | COPD |
| Other causes of cor pulmonale (6) | - Recurrent PE - ILD - Pneumoconioses - Asthma - CF - Sleep apnea |
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