33218 Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)

Course overview

Discussion of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) including the classifications according to the World Health Organization clinical and functional classification systems, symptoms, approaches and clinical testing used in PAH diagnosis and management, and treatment guidelines and recommendations for PAH. Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a progressive disease that may involve multiple clinical conditions and can complicate the majority of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. PAH is a rare disease, with an estimated prevalence ranging from 10 to 52 cases per million, but unfortunately, PAH is often diagnosed when patients have reached an advanced stage of disease. While there is no cure for PAH, and not all PAH can be prevented, efforts to prevent high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, chronic liver disease, and chronic lung disease from tobacco use can help prevent PAH in some patients. This program discusses PAH, including classification systems, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations to ensure better outcomes for individuals with PAH.