Definition: Mean pulmonary arterial pressure of 25 mm Hg or greater.
Results from different pathophysiologic mechanisms.
“Echocardiography is recommended as the initial step in the evaluation of patients with suspected pulmonary hypertension.” AAFP 2016
Influenza and pneumonia immunizations
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