Open AccessDiagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension: from the point of view of 2017
Author(s) -
Akpay Sarybaev,
Akylbek Sydykov,
Meerim Sartmyrzaeva,
Argen Mamazhakypov,
Abdirashit Maripov,
А. С. Джумагулова
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
terapevtičeskij arhiv
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.181
H-Index - 14
eISSN - 2309-5342
pISSN - 0040-3660
DOI - 10.17116/terarkh20178912127-132
Subject(s) - medicine , pulmonary hypertension , intensive care medicine , vascular resistance , persistent pulmonary hypertension , right ventricular failure , cardiology , heart failure , blood pressure
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a group of diseases characterized by increased pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR). Regardless of its cause, PH leads to right ventricular failure and premature death. Recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of PH have prompted the elaboration of new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of PH. This paper provides a brief overview of major achievements in diagnostic and treatment approaches in patients PH.