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Management of Crashing Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension.
Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2015 Aug;33(3):623-643
Authors: Greenwood JC, Spangler RM
Abstract
Critically ill patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) often seem well, but they can decompensate dramatically in a short time. PH has several causes, classes, and complications; but the natural progression eventually leads to right ventricular failure, which can be extraordinarily difficult to manage. The purpose of this review is to discuss the causes, signs, and symptoms of PH as well as its management strategies and emergent complications. Treatment options are often limited, so it is imperative that the emergency department physician can recognize and manage these patients in a timely fashion.
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