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#298 Portopulmonary Hypertension Explained: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Portopulmonary hypertension is an important pulmonary vascular complication of portal hypertension and advanced liver disease. In this episode, we review the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, hemodynamic criteria, and treatment of portopulmonary hypertension. Topics covered include: • What portopulmonary hypertension is • The relationship between portal hypertension and pulmonary arterial hypertension • Pathophysiology of pulmonary vascular remodeling • Clinical presentation and symptoms • Screening with transthoracic echocardiography • Right heart catheterization…
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