Pulmonary Hypertension in Critically Ill Patients

摘要: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) in critically ill patients requiring the intensive care unit (ICU) is a complex and challenging disorder. Whether elevations of pulmonary arterial pressures are acute or preexisting, significant PH setting illness can lead to rapid deterioration right ventricular (RV) function, precipitating hemodynamic collapse death. Outcomes with who require ICU quite poor. In underlying (PAH) inoperable chronic thromboembolic (CTEPH) admitted ICU, mortality rates between 30 41 % have been reported. Given their fragile status, understanding pathogenesis RV failure secondary critical for rescue successful treatment these patients. this chapter, we will discuss pathophysiology management ICU.