Pulmonary Hypertension Quiz

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What is the female/male ratio in pulmonary hypertension?

3:1

1.8:1 (correct)

1:1

2:1

Which group of pulmonary hypertension is associated with chronic lung disease and/or hypoxia?

Group 2

Group 1

Group 3 (correct)

Group 4

What is the main cause of increased pulmonary vascular resistance in Group 1 pulmonary arterial hypertension?

Decreased vasoconstrictors

Vascular remodeling (correct)

Increased vasodilators

Injured endothelium

Which genetic mutation is associated with heritable pulmonary arterial hypertension?

BMPR2 mutation Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of pulmonary hypertension in Eisenmenger’s complex?

R to L shunt Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of increased pulmonary venous pressure in Group 2 pulmonary hypertension?

Compromised L heart Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial screening test for pulmonary hypertension?

Echo Signup and view all the answers

Which ECG finding is associated with pulmonary hypertension?

Complete R bundle branch block Signup and view all the answers

What does the 6 minute walk test measure?

Physical function Signup and view all the answers

Which group of pulmonary hypertension is associated with occlusive vasculopathy of arterioles?

Group 1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common initial symptom of pulmonary hypertension?

Dyspnea on exertion Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of increased flow through the pulmonary bed leading to endothelial injury in Group 1 pulmonary arterial hypertension?

Vascular remodeling Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is more commonly associated with PAH?

Family history of PH Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common pathologic finding in right heart failure due to pulmonary hypertension?

Cardiac sclerosis of the liver Signup and view all the answers

Which WHO class of pulmonary hypertension is characterized by symptoms at rest and signs suggestive of right-sided congestive heart failure?

Class IV Signup and view all the answers

Which condition leads to pressure overload in the right ventricle due to pulmonary hypertension of various etiologies?

Cor pulmonale Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for pulmonary artery to ascending aorta diameter ratio in a healthy individual?

< 0.8 Signup and view all the answers

Which condition may result in portal hypertension and splenomegaly in right heart failure due to pulmonary hypertension?

Cardiac sclerosis of the liver Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of increased pulmonary artery to ascending aorta diameter ratio in pulmonary hypertension?

Pulmonary hypertension Signup and view all the answers

Which WHO class of pulmonary hypertension is characterized by no limitation with functional activity?

Class I Signup and view all the answers

Which WHO class of pulmonary hypertension is characterized by comfortable at rest but has slight limitations with activity?

Class II Signup and view all the answers

Which WHO class of pulmonary hypertension is characterized by comfortable at rest but has significant limitations with activity?

Class III Signup and view all the answers

Which WHO class of pulmonary hypertension is characterized by symptoms at rest and signs and symptoms suggestive of right-sided congestive heart failure?