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Published on: November 18, 2018
Pulmonary hypertension in cardiac surgery
André Denault1, Alain Deschamps, Jean-Claude Tardif
1Montreal Heart Institute and Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Abstract:
Pulmonary hypertension is an important prognostic factor in cardiac surgery associated with increased morbidity and mortality. With the aging population and the associated increase severity of illness, the prevalence of pulmonary hypertension in cardiac surgical patients will increase. In this review, the definition of pulmonary hypertension, the mechanisms and its relationship to right ventricular dysfunction will be presented. Finally, pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapeutic and preventive approaches will be presented.
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