Intensive Care Network Podcasts

Pulmonary hypertension and the right ventricle: what’s practically important?

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This short talk will focus on the who, why, how, what, and when of diagnosis and management of pulmonary hypertension and the right ventricle:  Who gets pulmonary hypertension?  Why is pulmonary hypertension important?  How do I diagnose pulmonary hypertension?  What are the most important practical management strategies?  When should I use advanced monitors and expensive pharmacotherapies?  Both acute and chronic pulmonary hypertension will be discussed, and the emphasis will be on practical management of patients in the intensive care environment.