Main description:

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a relatively rare but potentially life-threatening disease. In most forms, the disease is likely to be diagnosed late and is associated with progressive clinical deterioration and premature death. A Clinician's Guide to Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Second Edition enhances the overall PAH awareness of the wider clinical community and outlines the need for more effective screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Topics include:

Disease background and epidemiology
Basics of disease pathophysiology
Clinical profile and diagnosis
Treatment strategies
Screening and management of PAH

Contents:

Introduction

Disease Background and Epidemiology of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension - Increasing Our Understanding of Disease Pathophysiology

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension - Clinical Profile and Diagnosis

Improving Outcomes in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension - Pharmacological and Surgical Treatment Strategies

Screening and Management of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Appendix

Informative Websites: Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

References

Index