Stubbs, H. and Johnson, M. (2021) Pulmonary hypertension for the non-specialist. Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 51(4), pp. 392-401. (doi: 10.4997/JRCPE.2021.419) (PMID:34882144)
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Abstract
Pulmonary hypertension is a rare and complex disease that arises from a wide range of underlying conditions. Therapeutic options have expanded enormously over the last two decades resulting in major improvements in prognosis for some patients. As a consequence, it is vital that the disease is recognised early and referred on to specialist centres for further investigation and definitive diagnosis to improve prognosis in this life-altering condition. Unfortunately, it remains the case in the UK that there is a delay in the diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension, often months or years after the onset of symptoms. This review aims to highlight key points in initial management and referral of patients with suspected pulmonary hypertension and presents three cases to underline these areas.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Stubbs, Dr Harrison |
| Authors: | Stubbs, H., and Johnson, M. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cancer Sciences |
| Journal Name: | Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| ISSN: | 1478-2715 |
| ISSN (Online): | 2042-8189 |
| Published Online: | 01 December 2021 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright: © 2021 Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh |
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