CHEST 2023 On Demand Pass-Is This Really PAH? My Spidey Sense Is Tingling

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Video Summary

In this video, three challenging cases of pulmonary hypertension (PH) are discussed. The first case focuses on interpreting right heart catheterization (RHC) and the importance of quality control, leveling, and zeroing. The speaker highlights the significance of accurate pressure measurements and explains the techniques involved in proper RHC. The second case discusses the evaluation and treatment of pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD). The speaker emphasizes the importance of differentiating between PH and PH-ILD, as treatment approaches may vary. The presentation also includes data on survival rates and the impact of comorbidities in PH-ILD patients. The third case explores the phenotypic variability in WHO Group 1 pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and the challenges in distinguishing between the classic phenotype, left heart phenotype, and cardiopulmonary phenotype. The speaker emphasizes the need for careful assessment of risk factors, comorbidities, and hemodynamics to guide treatment decisions. The complexity of these cases highlights the evolving understanding of PH and the need for personalized approaches in its management.

Meta Tag

Category Pulmonary Vascular Disease

Session ID 1076

Speaker Paresh Giri

Speaker Arun Jose

Speaker Francisco Soto

Speaker Elena Vlachos

Track Pulmonary Vascular Disease

Keywords

pulmonary hypertension

right heart catheterization

quality control

pressure measurements

pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease

differentiating PH and PH-ILD

phenotypic variability in WHO Group 1 pulmonary arterial hypertension

personalized approaches in PH management

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