Pulmonary Hypertension: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Clinical Management

What you'll learn

Course overview

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a progressive and potentially life-threatening condition characterized by elevated pulmonary arterial pressures that place significant strain on the right side of the heart. Often underdiagnosed in its early stages, pulmonary hypertension may result from a variety of cardiac, pulmonary, and systemic diseases. This course provides healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology, classification, clinical presentation, diagnostic protocols, and evidence-based management strategies for pulmonary hypertension. Emphasis is placed on early recognition, interdisciplinary care, pharmacologic therapies, and patient education to improve outcomes and quality of life.