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A dedicated educational initiative for advancing the standard of care in Pulmonary Hypertension.
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is a rare but life-threatening condition characterized by elevated mean pulmonary artery pressure (>20mmHg), for which early diagnosis is crucial for effective management and treatment.
Echocardiography plays a vital role as a noninvasive initial test for identifying clinically significant pulmonary hypertension. In addition, it can help determine the underlying etiology and provide prognostic information. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a cost-effective, rapid, and portable tool that can be used to screen for pulmonary hypertension in outpatient and emergency settings.
Learning Objectives
The aim of the Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) learning modules is to educate healthcare practitioners on the ultrasound-based management of PH. Upon completion of the learning modules, learners will be able to:
- Interpret the clinical presentation and diagnostic approach to PH.
- Demonstrate the key transthoracic echocardiographic parameters used for PH assessment.
- Implement POCUS for the evaluation of PH in both acute and outpatient settings.
References
- Maron, B. A. (2023). Revised Definition of Pulmonary Hypertension and Approach to Management: A Clinical Primer. Journal of the American Heart Association, 12(8), e029024. doi/10.1161/JAHA.122.029024
- Hirani, N., Brunner, N. W., Kapasi, A., Chandy, G., Rudski, L., Paterson, I., Langleben, D., Mehta, S., & Miniellyczuk, L. (2020). Canadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Thoracic Society Position Statement on Pulmonary Hypertension. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 36(7), 977–992. doi/10.1016/j.cjca.2019.11.041
- Ke, D. Y. J., Tso, M., & Johri, A. (2024). The Application of Point of Care Ultrasound to Screen for Pulmonary Hypertension: A Narrative Review. POCUS Journal, 9(1), 109–116. doi.org/10.24908/pocus.v9i1.17494