Pulmonary hypertension
pulmonary-hypertension · society: ESC/ERS
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Summary
Fourth-edition joint ESC/ERS guideline on diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension covering all five PH groups, with emphasis on PAH and CTEPH. Key changes from 2015: lowered hemodynamic definition (mPAP >20 mmHg, PVR >2 WU), introduction of exercise PH definition, four-strata follow-up risk model, simplified treatment algorithm distinguishing patients with vs without cardiopulmonary comorbidities, new CTEPD-without-PH concept, and upgraded role of balloon pulmonary angioplasty plus medical therapy in CTEPH.
Current guideline: 2022 ESC/ERS PH Guideline · 
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Versions
- 2022 · ESC/ERS — 2022 ESC/ERS PH Guideline