Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary Hypertension Jennifer O’Brien November 14, 2008 Definition  Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is defined as a mean pulmonary artery pressure greater than 25 mmHg at rest or 30 mmHg with exercise, as measured by right heart catheterization Classification  Initially classified as idiopathic and secondary pulmonary hypertension  WHO classification Group 1: Pulmonary arterial hypertension [...]