Pulmonary hypertension: (PH) is a pathophysiological

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a pathophysiological disorder, which may involve multiple clinical conditions and may be associated with a variety of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. The complexity of managing PH requires a multi-faceted, holistic, and multidisciplinary approach, with active involvement of the patients with PH in partnership with clinicians. In recent years, substantial progress has been made in detecting and managing PH, and new evidence is timely integrated in this ... Pulmonary hypertension encompasses a diverse group of conditions characterized by high pulmonary pressures. The World Health Organization classifies pulmonary hypertension into 5 clinical groups based on pathophysiology, hemodynamic characteristics, clinical features, and management (see Table 1. Clinical Classification of Pulmonary Hypertension ).[1] Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the lungs. Know the causes, symptoms, and treatments for this potentially life-threatening condition. Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a form of high blood pressure affecting the pulmonary artery, the vessel that carries deoxygenated blood into the lungs to pick up oxygen. It can lead to difficulty breathing and a reduction in usually performed activities, taking a physical and emotional toll on an ...