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What are group 1 pulm HTN?
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idiopathic
heritable drug/toxin induced CT disorders, HIV, CHD, hemolytic anemia Pulm HTN of newborn |
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What are group 2 pulm HTN?
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d/t L sided HD
-systolic/diastolic or valve |
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What are group 3 pulm HTN?
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secondary to lung dz/hypoxia
-COPD |
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What are group 4 pulm HTN?
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d/t chronic thrombotic events
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What are group 5 pulm HTN?
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d/t multi-factorial
-hematologic, systemic, metabolic, tumor obstruction, chronic renal failure |
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Dx pulm HTN?
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R heart cath is dx
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What is a V/Q scan used for?
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look for chronic PE
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Tx for all pts with pulm HTN?
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diuretics, o2, anticoagulants, digoxins, exercise
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Specific tx for group 1 pulm HTN?
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advanced therapy
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Specific tx for group 2 pulm HTN?
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treat HD- no advanced tx
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Specific tx for group 3 pulm HTN?
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tx underlying pulm issue
-use o2 digoxin may be good for COPD |
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Specific tx for group 4 pulm HTN?
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decrease risk of future PE
-anticoagulants -may use advanced therapy |
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Specific tx for group 5 pulm HTN?
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tx underlying cause
-no advances therapy |
