Portopulmonary hypertension: A focused review for the internist.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Portopulmonary hypertension, ie, pulmonary arterial hypertension in a patient with portal hypertension, affects transplant eligibility and has a poor prognosis. The pathogenesis remains an area of active research, with various mechanisms proposed. Diagnosing it requires a detailed history, physical examination, laboratory tests, and echocardiographic evaluation, followed by a careful hemodynamic assessment.
Medical subject headings
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Hypertension, Pulmonary
- Hypertension, Portal