Screening and diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension associated with chronic lung disease (PH-CLD): A consensus statement from the pulmonary vascular research institute's innovative drug development initiative-group 3 pulmonary hypertension.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-10-2024

Publication Title

Pulmonary circulation

Abstract

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a frequent complication of chronic lung disease (CLD). However, PH is difficult to diagnose early since accompanying symptoms overlap and are similar to those of the underlying CLD. In most cases the PH is mild to moderate and therefore physical signs may be absent or subtle. This consensus paper provides insight into the clues that might suggest the presence of occult PH in patients with CLD. An overview of current diagnostic tools and emerging diagnostic technologies is provided as well as guidance for the work-up and diagnosis of PH in patients with CLD.

Volume

14

Issue

4

First Page

e70005

DOI

10.1002/pul2.70005

ISSN

2045-8932

PubMed ID

39659477

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