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Secondary pulmonary hypertension
Secondary pulmonary hypertension
Disease overview
Secondary pulmonary hypertension is a pathological condition characterized by abnormally elevated pulmonary artery pressure caused by an underlying disease.
The diagnostic criterion for secondary pulm...
Detailed description
Secondary pulmonary hypertension is a pathological condition characterized by abnormally elevated pulmonary artery pressure caused by an underlying disease.
The diagnostic criterion for secondary pulmonary hypertension is a mean pulmonary artery pressure ≥25 mmHg at sea level and rest, measured by right heart catheterization.
Disease information
Disease name
Secondary pulmonary hypertension
English name
Secondary pulmonary hypertension
Category
Internal Medicine
Subcategory
Cardiovascular Medicine
Related departments
Cardiovascular Medicine
Cardiovascular Surgery
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