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Causes of Pulmonary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
 • Idiopathic
 • Associated with:
Causes of Pulmonary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pulmonary Arterial ... Miscellaneous: • Hematologic ... PulmonaryHypertension #PHTN
Prostanoid prescribing and management in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
Oral Prostanoids:
 - Selexipag
 - Treprostinil
Inhaled Prostanoids
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management in Pulmonary ... Arterial Hypertension ... #Arterial #Hypertension ... PAH #Management #Algorithm ... #treatment #pharmacology
Clinical Classification of Pulmonary Hypertension

1. Pulmonary arterial hypertension from pulmonary vasculopathy
Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension
Heritable gene mutations
Pulmonary arterial ... arterial hypertension ... Pulmonary hypertension ... multifactorial mechanisms Hematologic ... PHTN #Classification
Portopulmonary Hypertension
Presence of pulmonary arterial hypertension in a patient with portal hypertension
No other obvious causes (chronic
Presence of pulmonary ... arterial hypertension ... moderate (or worse) PPHTN ... ventricular size, Right atrial ... diagnosis #management #hepatology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Elevated Platelet Count ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... → Refer to hematology ... Glucocorticoids, IL-1B, ATRA ... #hematology
Tranexamic Acid - Indications and Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics:
 • MOA: Inhibits plasminogen activation to plasmin & inhibits fibrinolysis
Indications and Pharmacology ... Side Effects: Hypotension ... increases venous & arterial ... #Indications #Pharmacology ... #hematology
Low / Intermediate Risk Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) Management Algorithm

Dr. John Ryan @JJRyanMD

#Pulmonary #Arterial #Hypertension #PAH
Intermediate Risk Pulmonary ... Arterial Hypertension ... PAH) Management Algorithm ... #Arterial #Hypertension ... #treatment #pharmacology
Patient risk stratification algorithm for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis.

Currently, edoxaban and rivaroxaban are the only
stratification algorithm ... randomized controlled trial ... thrombosis; PE = pulmonary ... Malignancy #Cancer #Algorithm ... Anticoagulation #Management #Hematology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
cycles after right atrial ... disease - Portal hypertension ... cirrhosis • Intra-pulmonary ... underlying portal hypertension ... management #treatment #hepatology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Illness Script
HPS is a pulmonary disorder of chronic liver disease characterized by a
Script HPS is a pulmonary ... liver disease 2) pulmonary ... disease &/or portal HTN ... air) - ABG • Pulmonary ... cirrhosis #diagnosis #hepatology